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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-22 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 2:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Discussion of Pedestrian/Walkway Alternatives in the Village 2. Uail Valley Marketing Board Request for Funds for a Vail Valley Fall Advertising Campaign 3. Vail Valley Marketing Board Request for Advance of $11,068 to the Marketing Fund 4. Discussion of Forest Service Proposal to Double Timber Harvest on the Western Slope 5. Design Review Board Report 6. Information Update 7. Other 8. Executive Session - Land Negotiations VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 2:00 p.m. EXPANDED AGENDA 2:00 ~ ...~.1~. Discussion ~f Pede~t.rian/Walkway Alternatives in.the Village Jeff Winston Peter Patten Action Requested of Council: Discuss walkway options with Jeff Winston, the Town's urban design/landscape architect consultant. Background Rationale: The Council requested this discussion at their August 1st meeting, in which it was decided to not look at a streamwalk, but to look at other walkway alternatives. 2:45 2. Vail Valley Marketing Board Request for Funds for a Vail Charlie Wick Valley Fall Advertising Campaign Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny approval of funds for a fall advertising campaign. Background Rationale: The marketing fund; by year end, will have projected excess revenues of $23,500 over the approved budget. The Board wants to use these funds, as well as $14,000 of existing funds, for a $24,900 fall advertising campaign. The VUMB would request these funds be approved for this ad campaign, and placed in the Town's next supplemental appropriation. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the VUMB request. 2:55 3. Vail Valley Marketing Board Request for Advance of $11,068 Charlie Wick to the marketing fund Action Requested of Council: Approve/deny the advance of $11,068 to the marketing fund. Back round Rationale: This is a request to the Council to advance 11,068 to the marketing fund to partially pay for a full page $17,738 ad for the 1990 edition of the Colorado Tourism Board's marketing magazine. The marketing fund would pay the Town back in January, 1990. Staff Recommendation: Approve the advance of funds from the general fund balance to the marketing fund. 3:10 4. Discussion of Forest Service Proposal to Double Timber Harvest on the Western Slope Background Rationale: Continued until CAST discussion on 8/18/89. 3:20 5. Design Review Board Report Kristan Pritz 3:30 6. Information Update Ron Phillips 3:40 7. Other 3:55 8. Executive Session - Land Negotiations 5:00 Executive Session with Avon Town Council regarding Land Negotiations, at the Avon Town Offices o,. P DESIGN REVIEW BOARD August 16, 1989 3000 PM Site Visits 12e15 14 TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 15 6 Public Meeting Order 1 MacCormick Remodel, Lot 6-B, Texas Townhomes 2 Ridder Remodel, Lot 4-B, Texas Townhomes MM TABLED, at applicant's request, until Aug. 30th Ned Gwathmey abstained. 3 Topsider II, new single family residence, MM Lot 25, Vail Village West #1 MOTIONo Jamie M. SECONDt Pat H. VOTEo 5-0 MM Approve with condition (1) Shake roof. 17 4 Green remodel, Lot 18, Bighorn Subdivision, Conceptual KP NO VOTE 13 5 Chester landscape plan, Lot 19, Blk 1, Vail Village lst, 395 Mill Creek Circle and on Vail Associates Golden Peak Property adjacent to bike path and Chester Residence KP TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 7 5 4 2 1 16 6 Glen Lyon office building, minor changes to exterior, 1000 South Frontage Road TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING .. KP 7 Finishing Touch awning and sign variance RP TABLED TO ;AUGUST 30TH MEETING 8 Gart Brothers signage, West Vail Mall RP TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 9 Orrison new residence, Lot 10, RP Lionsridge #4 MOTION: Jamie M. SE COND: Chuck C. VOTE: 5-0 Approved a:s submitted and approved. 10 Schmidt new residence, Lot G-1, RP Lionsridge, Filing #2 TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 11 Katz new residence, Lot 6, Vail Village BR 10th Filing, Final MOTION: Jamie M. SECOND: Pat H. VOTE: 3-2 Approved with conditions. oti 1 18 12 Hunt Residence reroof, Lot 4, Bighorn 4th BR Addition TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 10 13 Dan the Sandwich Man sign, Lionshead BR parking structure MOTION: Pat H. SECOND: Chuck C. VOTE: 4-0-1 A rigid frame will be installed around the perimeter of the sign. 11 14 Sitzmark Lodge signage, Vail Village BR MOTION: Roy S. SECOND: Pat H. VOTE: 5-0 Consent approval. 8 15 Landmark entry stairs, Lionshead BR MOTION: Roy S. SECOND: Jamie M. VOTE: 3-2 Approved as submitted. Chuck Crist and Pat Herrington opposed 12 16 Tyrolean Inn Mural BR TABLED TO AUGUST 30TH MEETING 9 17 Montauk Restaurant Flags, Lionshead BR MOTION: Chuck C. SECOND: Pat H. VOTE: 5-0 Approved as submitted. _.+ 3. 18. Forbes new residence BR Lot 1, Ridge at Vail TABLED TO AUGUS'T' 30TH MEETING MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Herrington Roy Sante Ned Gwathmey Chuck Crist Jamie McCluskie STAFF APPROVALS: MEMBERS ABSENT: Vail National Bank Directional Signs Sitzmark Awning Edith C. Hudson & Co. awning/Lions Pride Bldg. May Resid. re-paint - 5137 Black Gore Drive Ammer Resid. new fence - Lot 1, Block 5, Bighorn 5th Mouw Addition - Lot 6, Vail Meadows lst Filing MEMORANDUM T0: Peter Patten ommunity Development Director FROM: Ron Phillips. DATE: August 15, 1989 SUBJECT: Research for Development of an Ordinance to Deal with Amplified Sound Nuisance Issue We seem to be dealing continually with problems and complaints year after year on nightclubs, particularly in the Village, where loud bands play into the early morning hours and affect the peace and quiet of surrounding residential and hotel properties. After having a telephone conversation with Mrs. David Lawrence yesterday, it occurred to me that we might be able to require by ordinance that nightclubs retroactively have to provide sufficient sound insulation and air conditioning to where those uses can be enclosed to the point of not affecting surrounding properties. I discussed this briefly with Larry Eskwith, and he feels it is probably legal to develop and adopt such an~ordinance. Please do some quick research on what may have been done in other communities of a similar nature. A good resource to start with would be the Management Information Service at ICMA. I think we need to quickly develop this research and put together a proposal to take to the Town Council for consideration in attempting to deal with this ongoing noise nuisance. RVP/bsc cc: Vail Town Council Larry Eskwith Ken Hughey Pam Brandmeyer s ,. w ,` . .. . tawo a e'~ sou8h froro4ag~ road ~fatl, cosorado 8985e (303) 47g-B~ 5~ departm®rot o~ pubYlc ~-orEcs/4rarosportatioro August 15, 1989 TO: BOOTH FALLS PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS As you are probably aware, the passed an ordinance creating a construct a rockfall mitigation property owners and residents. VI.1989 Town Council, on July 18, 1989, special improvement district to structure to protect Booth Falls L and M Enterprises of Berthod, Colorado has been awarded the contract to construct the trench-berm complex. Construction of this project will begin Monday, August 21, with completion scheduled for mid-October. Construction will take place from 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Some work on the weekends may also be required in order to complete the project on schedule. During construction, the contractor will take precautionary steps to avoid discharging any loose rocks down the hillside. We also request that owners and residents .(especially children) refrain from being outside of their homes when construction activities are taking place directly above their residences. We urge everyone°s cooperation and understanding during construction and apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused. If you have any questions regarding this project or design additional information, please call any of the following individuals: Project Engineer _ Project Manager _ Gerald Williams Banner & Associates 1-243-2242 Chris Schneider L&M Enterprises 1-532-3706 1 1 BOOTH FALLS PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS AUGUST 15, 1989 PAGE 2 Town of Vail Representative - Stan Berryman Town of Vail 4792173 We all look forward to the successful completion of this project. 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C-~~x. dr~l ~ nut~c rn~u rk7. • ~CVc9r{-u+ion (fopsoil rc~ laccl,lcn~- ~ SGecl~ rvlu I~h , d'u{-L~ ~t-I~t-l~ ~G (~~-GI"n f 7CV- do ~ l Z3 ZS 2~ 2-`j 31 I ~ 5 ~' 9 I I C3 15 1 ~' 1`~ Z f 23 25 Z~ 2°I ~ 3 ° L-I cn n u~ /~ernr~ - ~`~ ~ down o Yai ~9 75 south fron4ag® road vall, Colorado 81557 AUGUST 23, 1989 OCTOBER 2, 1989 ELECTION CALENDAR - REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TOWN OF VAIL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1989, FOR FOUR EXPIRING TERMS (ERIC AFFELDT, MICHAEL CACIOPPO, JOHN SLEVIN, GAIL WAHRLICH- LOWENTHAL) FIRST DAY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS. FIRST DAY TO CIRCULATE NOMINATION PETITIONS - TEN SIGNATURES OF REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF VAIL REQUIRED. OCTOBER 17, 1989 COUNCIL TO APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES/CLERKS AT EVENING MEETING. OCTOBER 20, 1989 DEADLINE TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL TO QUALIFY AS REGISTERED ELECTOR FOR THIS ELECTION. OCTOBER 23, 1989 LAST DAY TO CIRCULATE NOMINATION PETITIONS. PETITION MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE TOWN CLERK BY 5x00 P.M. (CLOSE OF BUSINESS). MUST BE SIGNED BY CIRCULATOR AND CANDIDATE. OCTOBER 27, 1989 DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE AT NOVEMBER 21, 1989, REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION. OCTOBER 30, 1989 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW NOMINATION PETITION. NOVEMBER 6, 1989 PUBLICATION ELECTION NOTICE TO BE SENT TO THE VAIL TRAIL FOR PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 10 AND 17, 1989. NOVEMBER 10, 1989 POST NOTICE OF ELECTION AT MUNICIPAL BUILDING. NOVEMBER 10, 1989 BALLOTS MUST BE IN HANDS OF THE TOWN CLERK. NOVEMBER 10, 1989 CANDIDATE EXPENSE STATEMENTS DUE. NOVEMBER 17,1989 CERTIFIED LIST FROM COUNTY CLERK DUE TO VAIL MUNICIPAL CLERK. NOVEMBER 17, 1989 LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT BY 5x00 P.M. NOVEMBER 20, 1989 DELIVER ELECTION SUPPLIES TO THE JUDGES. NOVEMBER 21, 1989 ELECTION DAY! DECEMBER 22, 1989 CANDIDATE EXPENSE STATEMENTS DUE. town o(rai ~5 south 4rontag®road vall, COIOP~dO 8~ 85~ (303) X79-158 d®partrnent oI` public works/transportation MEMORANDUM TO: RON PHILLIPS KEN HUGHEY FROM: STAN BERRYMAN DATE: AUGUST 16, 198 9 RE: STOP SIGN REQUEST - JEFF BOWEN ~II,1989 This memo is to bring you up to date regarding my conversations with Jeff Bowen (see attached letter). Jeff°s request to install stop signs on Main Gore Drive (which is the through street) goes against regulations contained in the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Deviceso 1°Stop signs should be posted on the minor street to stop the lesser flow of traffic.°1 MUTCD Section 2-B5 Jeff's request is similar to the request made by VMRD a few years ago to stop traffic on Sunburst Drive (the thru street) instead of at the exits from the Golf Course which we denied. I denied Jeff°s request based on the MUTCD regulations. He stated that he would approach Kent Rose and the Town Council to overrule the MUTCD. SB/njm cce Greg Hall Pete Burnett 30 July 1989 Mr. Stan Berryman Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, Colorado 81657 Dear Stan, This letter is pursuant to a conversation with Ken Hughey and my neighbors on Main Gore Drive. We would like to request that a four way stop be established at the corner of Main Gore Drive, Main Gore Place and Main Gore Circle. We have had a continuous speeding problem on Main Gore Drive as well as the use of it as a thoroughfare; with the prospect of the two small Hopkins children (plus dogs) as new neighbors, I think the time has come to have a traffic control device which has some teeth. (1) There is adequate space to get started when going east on Main Gore Drive to get up the short hill ending on Bighorn Drive. (2) The installation of a "Stop Ahead" sign going west down the short hill will control automobile speed at a critical place when the road is slippery, and perhaps reduce the number of autos which slide off and end up in Fred Streich's or my yard. (3) Several dogs }gave been hit by speeders, none killed yet, but in that everyone in Easi: Vail has a dog, it would be nice to take a dog out for a walk without the Spector of him being hit by a high speed car. (4) As you perhaps know, I was on the Council Village before we moved to Vail; while there, installed in my neighborhood to control speed the use of a street as a shortcut. to the Denv~ The stop signs totally workE.d--traffic .within was shortly reduced to residential traffic. in Greenwood I had stop signs and thereby end ~r Tech Center. the neighborhood We strongly believe that if we can pursuade you to install signs at the above described location, they will have a significant effect on our safety, with no detrimental effect to the normal flow of traffic. Sincerely, ~~ ~ Jeff Bowen 5047 Main Gore Drive 476-2701 cc: Ken Hughey, Pam Hopkins, Jeff Roth Q' . , rfl OLORAD ~ A PUBLICATION OF CLUB 20 JULV/AUGUST 1989 September 8-9, 1989 brand Junction, Colorado Milton Hotel (Special rate for those attending the Fall Meeting) (Make your reservations on Page 3) Friday, September 8 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. Club 20 Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, September 9 8:00 a. m. Registration, Caucus, Coffee & Doughnuts 9:00 a.m. Welcome, Chairman Prinster, President Watcher, Mayor R.T. Mantlo 9:30 a.m. SESSION 1 -Colorado UVater Policy . Hon. Federico Pena, Mayor of Denver (invited) Panel Discussion Denver Water Board President Hubert Farbes Denver Water Board Manager Bill Miller Panel Discussion Colorado River Conservation District Director Fred Kroeger, Southwestern Conservation District Larry Simpson, Northeastern Conservancy District Tommy Thomson, Southeast Conservancy District Harold Miskell, Chairman of Colorado Water Congress Wilderness Committee, a status report on the pending wilderness proposals and water rights 11:00 a.m. SESSION II -Legislative Issues Update A panel of State Legislators will discuss current issues. 12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON -Hon. Joel Hefley, 5th Congressional District, will be our featured speaker. 2:00 p.m. SESSION III -Economic Developmen4 Activities Fred Neihaus, Special Assistant to the Governor for Economic Development Meet the new Western Slope Economic Development Office Director Economic Development Committee Activities Update by Co-chairmen Stan Broome and John Hess 3:00 p. m. SESSION IV -Tourism Rich Meredith, Executive Director of the Colorado Tourism Board Reports from West Slope Travel Regions by their chairs, Susan Anderson (NW) and Gary Tomsic 4:00 p.m. SESS ON V -Federal Issues Update Hon. Hank Brown, 4th Congressional District, will talk about current federal issues and concerns. 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. -Cocktail Reception on the Terrace I--------- ----_------'-------~ ---------- REGISTRATION FORM 1989 CLUB 20 FALL MEETING I 9 Name: 0 I _ advance registration ~ $30/person 0 Spouse/Guest: advance registration ~ $501couple Q Company Name: luncheon only reservation ~ $15lperson I AAailing Address: meetings only reservation ~ $15/person City/StatelZip: I TOTAL ENCLOSED I ~ ~ AT-THE-DOOR REGISTRATION WILL BE $35/PERSON OR $60/COUPLE I Mail reservations with checks payable to: Club 20, P.O. Box 550, Grand Junction, CO 81502. For additional information call 242-3264. Cancellations received before September 5 are subject to a $10.00 administration fee. I After that date, no refunds will be given. Iv--------------------------------------------------J I Fal I Meeting e>: .. ~ H~~HW~~V ~ ~ C~~TICAL ~~~® ;~~ ~;z by Joe Prinster Club 20 Chairman "~ ~~~ '~, , ~ ~ ~. ;~ r ,'•~ =~~ ' ~ ~~ P l ~ .~1 When the special session of the Colo- rado General Assembly finally adjourned, it did so without adequately addressing the most critical problem facing rural Colorado ... our deteriorating highways. The legislature did reauthorize the temporary 6~ gas tax, and add a few more pennies. The result was supposed to be about $60 million next year and about $90 million the year after. Estimates are already -less than a month later - predicting that the actual amount raised may be only half as much. In any case, it is much too small com- pared to our needs. The fact is that our roads are falling apart and our bridges crumbling, a problem faced by nearly every state in the union. So we don't feel like the lone ranger here, but we have a problem just as critical. Many of our own state legislators do not seem to under- stand the seriousness of the situation. One state senator went so far as to hold a press conference accusing the Governor of simply wanting to raise taxes and kill the economic recovery. He said there is no emergency which prompted the special session, implying that there is no road problem. His voice was echoed many times over in the votes of other legislators. A legislator willirig to accept Highway Department figures must accept ALL of the figures. It is true that the "surface con- dition" of many roads is listed as in better shape than a few years ago. That's because all we have been able to afford is patchwork and overlays. It is also true that the bases of those same roads are listed as "poor" in many cases. The Department estimates that the real need may be as high as $5-7 BILLION by the end of this century. We at CLUB 20 are not trying to make the case that there are unlimited amounts of tax money available, nor are we suggesting that the solution to our infrastructure problem is easy. What we're saying is that it is vitally important that we at least understand the problem. Our economic survival absolutely hinges upon this issue, in my opinion. As we have said before, 36 years of experi- ence at CLUB 20 have proven one thing conclusively: if you build and maintain good roads so people can come here, they will come here. All our efforts in tourism promotion, in economic develop- ment, and in business promotion depend upon the ability to travel these roads. They are important to us as water to drink and air to breathe. When the legislature reconvenes, let's send a strong message that the highway issue is not dead, that the need is as critical as ever, and that we simply must begin working together on solutions. Our future depends on it. Thar~~s T® IJSWeSt The staff, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors of CLUB 20 wish to thank USWest for helping donate needed office equipment and services, enabling us to provide office space for the new economic development office. Many thanks.! A TR~4®ITI®~ WITH C~US 20 MEMBERS ®°~ ®®~ ~~e; of Grand Junction 243-6790 755 HORIZION DRIVE F O The annual Fall Meeting of CLUB 20 will focus on the vital issues of water, economic development and tourism, in addition to updates on legislation which affects our members. The water panel will open the morning session with a discussion of the critical issues facing Colorado West, especially in the aftermath of the Two-Forks controversy and in light of the ongoing battle over designation of federal reserve water rights in wilderness areas. Denver Mayor Federico Pena will lead off the day with a discussion of Denver's water plans in view of the probable death of the Two Forks project (EPA Administrator William Reilly has begun the veto process), and how he envisions the state working together on future development. Hubert Farbes, Presi- dent of the Denver Water Board, and the Board's Manager, Bill Miller, will follow with details on plans that may affect Western Colorado water. A panel of water conservation and conservancy district experts will then discuss the future of this delicate resource. The panel will be chaired by 000000 000000 of the Colorado River Water Conservation District Board and will include Charles "Tommy" Thomson of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District; Larry Simpson of the Northeastern Colorado Water Conserv- ancy District; and Fred Kroeger of the Southwestern Water Conservation District. Harold Miskel of the Colorado Springs City Utilities Department, who chairs the wilderness panel for the Colorado Water Congress, will conclude the session with an update on the wilderness proposals as they affect water rights issues in Western Colorado. A panel of Western Slope Legislators will then convene to update our members on the activities of the Colorado General Assembly, the special session, future legislative priorities and other issues which should be on our radar screen. The luncheon speaker will be Con- gressman. Joel Hefley. He is the only member of the Colorado Congressional Delegation who represents CLUB 20 territory (Lake County) but has not previously spoken at a CLUB 20 convention. A number of members are looking forward to meeting him for the first time. The afternoon session will kick off with a discussion of the new economic develop- ment arrangement. Fred Neihaus, Special Assistant to the Governor for Economic Development, will address the group on the Governor's plans and speak about how our members will work with the "new" setup. We will then hear from the new Western Slope Economic Development Office staffer, who will be just starting on the job. And finally, our Advisory Committee Co-chairmen, John Hess and Stan Broome, will update us on the activities of that panel and how they see the arrangement working out. The next session will focus on develop- ments of interest in the tourism area. The new Director of the State Tourism Board, Rich Meredith, will explain the latest activities of the Board and its plans for the coming year. This will be a good opportunity for members to meet him. We will also hear from the Chairmen of our two travel regions, Gary Tomsic of the Southwest and Susan Ander- son of the Northwest, on their accom- plishments and plans. Finally, Congressman Hank Brown will provide insight into legislation pending in Congress which is of interest and concern to the Western Slope. A cocktail reception will finish off the day and give members a chance to renew acquaintances on a more informal basis. Please send this form for room reservations to: Room Reservations Grand Junction Hilton 743 Horizon Dr. Grand Junction, CO 81506 OR call direct (303) 241-8888 COub 2®- Sept. ~ ~ 9 aneetitvg Grand Junction, Colordao ~/ica~r~ct u~G~r1~' ^'~ NAME_ ADDRESS CITY - °"'~NE Home STATE ZIP Work Arrival time (check-in time 3:00 pm) Number of Nights Room Type Number of people in room (Double or King) Reservations will be held until 6:00 PM unless acccompanied by one nights deposit or an accepted credit card number and signature. SPECIAL ROOfVi RATES OF: ~ ~ ® single occupancy $® double occupancy Credit Card Type (Circle One) American ExpressNisa/ Mastercard/Diver's Club/Carte 3lanche Card Number EXP . •- Signature Please make reservations by August 25, 1989 to insure special rates and availability. s ~~~ ~-® ISSUE XVI astern Shope Signals _~ The Western Slope economy is improving. Successful businesses that have contributed to that improvement are in western Colorado for a variety of reasons. This edition of Western Slope Signals takes a look at some of the variations on the theme of economic development. The ski industry is here because the mountains are here. However, the owners are changing and ski areas are attracting larger numbers of destination skiers. A record S2 billion in ski related business activity was reported for the 1988-1989 season, according to Colorado Ski Country USA. a trade publication. For the seventh consecutive year, the state skier total increased -this year 4.4% to 9.98 million. The area attracting the largest number of skiers last season was VAIL with 1,454,386. Boosted by the Alpine World Ski Championships, Vail reported a 274% increase in retail sales tax revenues during the ski season. Retail sales tax collections grew by 14% in the first quarter of 1989 at Winter Park. Summit County, boosted by 1,071,111 skiers at Breckenridge, enjoyed a retail sales tax increase of 29%. Pitkin County reported an increase of 12oio. People directly employed by ski areas state-wide totaled 7,700, and the number of people engaged in ski related busi- nesses is estimated at 55,000. Ski-related employ- ment increased by 2,000 jobs over the 1987-1988 ski season. The ski area with the largest percentage increase, 14%, in skier days for the second straight year, was POWDERHORN. This area, just an hour's drive from Grand Junction, attracted 13,000 more skiers in 1988-1989 over the 1987-1988 season for a total of 93,052. Powderhorn employed more than 500 people during the ski season making it one of the largest employers in Mesa County. Powderhorn general manager Randy Zoesch attributed the increase to a larger number of destination skiers, primarily com- ing from the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas. The second highest percentage increase in skier days was recorded at Buttermilk (10.5%), followed by Sunlight (10%) and Wolf Creek (9.5%). Colorado Ski Country president, John Lay, says state areas also reported a larger number of international tourists, children ski school enrollments and lodging occupancies. HAYDEN was the site of the third busiest airport in Colorado this last winter and spring, according to airport manager George Singer. (Colorado Springs is #2.) That was a result of 540 ski flights landing at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The airport is closed for the season, but more than a million dollars worth of improvements, primarily to the taxiways, are underway. Most of the Hayden ski flights originated in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Routt County commissioners are working on plans to provide better utilities for the air- port and to construct an industrial park adjacent to the field. Two of the largest ski areas in Colorado will soon be owned by Japanese companies. Last year, Victoria Co., Ltd. purchased Breckenridge. The Kamori Kanko Corporation, based in Sapporo, is slated to finalize the purchase of the Steamboat "7Tte tonf-ists tvafu t/le Utes lining in hogmts, I-iding horses aftcl wearing skins gild feathers. " Leander Gridley Ute 14ountain Ute lconomic Development Committee Springs Ski Corporation in August. The ski area reported 97Ei,254 skier days for the 1988-1989 season, a 6.4% increase over the 1987-1988 season. A LIFT -The BERTHOUD PASS SKI AREA will be in operation for the 1989-1990 ski season. About 52.25 million dollars is being spent to refurbish the lodge and (o install and replace new lifts. Berthoud Ski Pass Corporation president Joe Sedlack says, "This is a unique ski area with unlimited potential. The permit area, one of the largest in Colorado, can support ten to twelve lifts. "The first year goal for the area is s5, 000 skier days with marketing emphasis on Colorado skiers. The new lifts being installed at Berthoud Pass are manufactured by BORVIG CORPORATION of New York. Borvig officials are finalizing negotiations with the town of Granby and plan to construct a factory to mass produce ski lift components. Sedlack, who is Colorado counsel for Sorvig, exclaims, "It's a match made in heaven! We are very p/eased with the loca- tion and cooperation. Borvig was lured to Granby by the Grand County Marketing and Economic Develop- ment Council. The lift manufacturers had been negotiating with Clear Creek Couhry but were dissatisfied with the progress, says Sedlack. GPD -LEADING THE WAY - "You have to find your niche and make yourself a name to make it in the electronics business," says GENERAL PRODUC- TION DEVICES (GPD) senior systems engineer, Scott Guettinger. "VJe have found our niche and we have earned awell-respected name." GPD employs 105 workers at their GRAND JUNCTION plant and pumps over S2 million a year into the local economy. GPD was originally a Canadian company, but was purchased by LIFT, INC. in 1985. Mike Ferris, a major investor in Lift, Inc. was not content to wait for com- panies to discover Mesa County. Ferris pooled money with other local investors to buy a business and bring it to MESA COUNTY. "GPD is Lift's first purchase," says Lift vice president and GPD manager, Sven Wedekin. Wedekin states, "The complete manufac- turing facilities were consolidated into GPD's existing building in July of 1988. We began operations in Grand Junction with 30 Grand Junction with 30 employees last year. Our plans are to increase the staff to 130 by 1990 and we hope to increase our sales more than 30% in the next year." GPD expertise concerns the manufacture of machines that make or modify electronic Components used for computer equipment. The company also designs and manufactures customized computer driven equipment for automating manufacturing plants. The bulk of the company's custom work, which comprises 50% of their business, concerns electronic parts in some way. Guettinger notes that many of their newer, general market products were developed as the result of research for a custom project. A lead is a component of various sizes, shapes and forms with a wde variety of uses in the elec- tronics industry. Approximately 40%-50% of the standard lead forming machines the company manufactures are for large corporations with defense contracts. The defense industry is very specific about the quality of components used in their products. GPD employees recently built a machine with a robotic arm for Hughes Aircraft that cleans, tins and fluxes leads. Parts of the process have been adapted to smaller, cheaper machines for the general market capable of mechanically performing different parts of the lead tinning operation. Guettinger says, "Our smaller machines are not totally automated, but the reasonable price is within reach of most companies wanting to do quality work with electronic com- ponents. The smaller systems are selling like mad. 1,Ne had five orders alone in the last month and they have only been on the market four months," Guettinger adds. Every custom machine GPD has built is still at work in a production environment. "A lot of companies were buying into robotics and had a lot of fancy machines but did not know how to integrate the specialized machinery into their work situation," observes Guettinger. "We can make it work. The electronics industry is very fast paced. The needs and equipment change every five to ten years. We plan to maintain our position as the leader in lead forming and tinning," continues Guettinger. Guettinger, who also coordinates sales, came to GPD from Boeing. He observes, "It's fun to work in an environment where anything is possible." The com- panyhas aconstant need for skilled engineers, soft- wareexperts and machinists. With a grant from the state, two computer controlled tool and die making machines were purchased. The company uses the machines to train interns from Mesa State College. The training appears to be be paying off. Wedekin notes that of 55 employees hired in the last ten months, all but 17 were from Colorado. STOCK /N THE FUTURE - A group similar to Lift, Inc. is organizing in DURANGO in an effort to buy a business or manufacturing firm. Larry Whiteside, presi- dent of Durango Business Acquisitions, says, "We hope to make a decision this fall about a public stock offering for our group. The initial stock price will be $10.00 per share, so anyone can afford a stake in Durango's future. "We feel if a business is community owned and operated, it is less likely to /all victim to what I call the 'greener pastures syndrome' and move elsewhere when the volume grows, " continues Whiteside. "We have board members representing most of the maibr areas of interest here. We are look- ing for what everyone else is, a clean, labor inten- sive business. After the railroad roundhouse fire this winter, Durango residents were once again remind- b f~®r esterrt 6~ o na~~ ed how heavily dependent our economy is on tourism, "observes Whiteside. "We need a diversity o/ businesses for a healthy economy. " MOUNTAIN FRESH - "We are the Proctor and Gamble of the environmentally safe and bio- degradable product world, but people on the Western Slope don't know that because almost all of our pro- ducts are not available here," states Bob Dudley of MOUNTAIN FRESH PRODUCTS, INC. in GRAND JUNCTION. Mountain Fresh makes 120 different kinds of home care and beauty items, ranging in packages from two ounces to 55 gallon drums. Mountain Fresh had been in production in Lakewood for 12 years when its founder, Ron Harris, decided he wanted to move to a smaller town. The EDC people in Grand Junction convinced him to move in 1988. Harris did not ask for arty economic incentives or funds from EDC. About 100 distributors, primarily on both coasts, disburse Mountain Fresh's line to health food stores. "We are working on a contract now with a Rocky Mountain area distributor," says Dudley. "That would make our products available on the Western Slope. Our trucking company says we are the second largest shipper out of Grand Junction. We send a semi-truck load a week just to one account in Oregon." Dudley adds, "Our products do not con- tainanimal products and were not tested on animals. They are concentrated and thus require far less to do the job." The largest selling item is Winter White, the trade name for the Mountain Fresh laundry detergent. It contains no phosphates and uses only one ounce of detergent per washload. Another big seller is Kleer' dishwashing soap. "We read that Dawm-~ dish detergent was being used to clean the oil off the animals and birds in Valdez, Alaska and wondered if the cure might not be worse than the disease. We sent 100 cases of Kleer~ which is gentle and environmentally safe to Alaska," relates Dudley. The company markets other products under the trade names of Golden Lotuses ,Aloe Golds and Baby Massage=' . "We have 12 regular employees, but when we are building up our inventory we heavily utilize workers from the training programs at the Resource Center," says Dudley. Product packaging and labeling is done by handicapped workers at Mesa Developmental Services. "Even though it cost the company more," comments Dudley, "we changed our labels from self- sticking to gummed because they were easier for the handicapped workers to get on straight." Dudley says they plan to enlarge their quarters soon. "Our sales doubled in 1989 over 1988 so far, and we expect a 20% increase in sales over the next year. We are looking at adding several new products to our line." Those products include trash bags that are "co-degradable" meaning they are able to decompose both in the ground (biodegradable) and when exposed to the sun (photo-degradable) and diapers with a biodegradable lining made from corn starch. Dudley says they are also working on a line of food products. "We have thought of marketing the line as part of a catalogue containing food products produced only in western Colorado," comments Dudley. Last year Mountain Fresh developed a special blend of peach scented beauty products for the Palisade Chamber of Commerce to distribute through City Market. All the income derived from the sale of the peach products is used to benefit the Chamber. SPROUTING GREEN - One of Mesa County's biggest larms is right in the middle of town. In 1983, the majority of the bean and a/faHa sprouts sold in western Colorado came from California. Since 1983, however, the Western Slope market has been dominated by RAINBOW SPROUTS, INC. in GRAND JUNCTION. Chuck Emmons started "/arming"sprouts as a way of adding to his retirement income. "1 underestimated how successful this business could be and /ound 1 was not as retired as much as I wanted to be, "Chuck claims. Chuck's son Jim had been acontractor /or ten years and was "tired of pounding nails, "but needed an income. Jim solved the problem by buy- ing his father out four years ago. The younger Emmons and four part-time workers produce and package about 5, 500 pounds of sprouts a week. The sprouts go to the Ciry Market chain and. restaurants through distributors. Emmons delivers his product to the stores and outlets that his distributors do not serve. "Our sales keep increasing, " says Emmons, "not because we are expanding our distribution area, but people on the Western Slope have become more health conscious. Sprouts are an excellent food that boast few calories, no cholesterol and a lot of protein. "Rainbow Sprouts markets seven products: clovei al/al/a, a clover mix, radish, mung beans, a crispy mix of legumes for stir fry and a sweet tasting, onion-alfalfa mix. "My seeds come from all over the world, "Emmons says. Emmons grows his sprouts hydroponically. His skills as a builder allowed him to create much of the equipment he uses to sprout the greens and package them. The labels and bags are put together by Mesa Developmental Services. "The state wasn't sure what I was when ii came time to designate a tax classification," laughs Emmons. "They finally decided I'm a farm because we grow everything from seed. "Leftover produce is given to the Gray Gourmet and other senior programs. "Before we went into business, the money was leaving here and not coming back, "notes Chuck Emmons. "Now the money stays and recycles many times. " THE SLEEPING UTE AWAKES -The official Colo- rado Tourism Guide left the towns of Towaoc and Ignacio off the maps as well as any notation of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Tribe. Overlooking the tribes is not recognizing a unique and valuable part of western Colorado. The two Ute tribes are among the largest land owners in Colo- rado. Unemployment hovers between 40oio and 60%. Economic development is taking place on the reser- vation spurred now, in part, by provisions of the Animas-La Plata Water Project settlement. The development is dictated by the Tribes' unique histories, conditions, resources and beliefs. UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE - TOWAOC -The Utes used to hold the majority of the historical water rights in southwestern Colorado. In spite of that, the Ute Mountain Utes have never had potable water and very little irrigation water on their reservation. The Animas-La Plata settlement contains $6 million for a water system to the reservation: Ute-owned Weeminuche Construction is building a pipeline now to hook into Cortez's line from McPhee Reservoir. "Doing that will save us from building a very expen- sive pipeline all the way to McPhee," says head of the Tribal planning department Joe Keck. The water will go to two storage tanks. Drinking water is now transported to the reservation by truck. Water for washing and other non-consumptive uses comes from a pond. "The coming of water will make a big difference in agriculture," says Leander Gridley, who is on the Tribe's economic development committee. "We have less than 160 acres under cultivation now. The Tribe plans to irrigate 7,500 acres." An experi- mental farm is being constructed to test different methods of irrigation and find suitable crops. Keck says the Tribe hopes to grow enough fodder to make livestock raising a viable industry on the reservation. Still to be decided is who will do the farming. The Tribe owns all the land collectively. Keck feels that, if individuals want to farm, they will probably be given allotments, but otherwise the land will be worked as part of a larger unit. A waterline is also being installed at the entrance to the Tribal Park at Chimney Rock. "The Tribal Park is 24 times the size of Mesa Verde," states Keck. "It is filled with thousands of Anasazi ruins. We hope to construct tourist facilities at the entrance but con- tinue the limited access policy. Now a Ute guide is required for anyone entering the park. The ruins are being catalogued, stabilized and studied, "Keck adds. The Tribe hopes to become a center for archae- ological education and research. Gridley notes that the Utes have traditionally had little interest in the ruins. "They believe that the 'houses of the dead people' should be left alone," says Gridley. "If you mess with the houses of the dead, you must do it with respect or someone will get you." The Utes' beliefs are changing, thinks Keck, as they realize the benefit of archaeology to the Tribe and its history. The Tribe plans to build an aerial tramway into Mesa Verde National Park if park officials agree that it would be a major access point. Meetings with the Park Service on the project are continuing. The Tribe has constructed five vending booths for Ute artisans in the Four Corners area. More are planned, says Keck, because they are so successfur. Gridley feels the changes in thinking about the Anasazi ruins is part of the Tribe's gradual acclima- tion to Anglo ways of doing business. Gridley, who manages Ute Mountain Ute Pottery, says, "Utes are reluctant to compete with each other and it is hard to get one of them to be a supervisor or manager. As they learn to play the white man's business game, they are doing better at business enterprises, but it requires different modes of thought." The dilemma the Utes face is retaining their unique culture and life style as they move more and more into the Anglo business world. On the other hand, Gridley says, "The tourists want the Utes to be living in hogans, riding horses and wearing skins and feathers. An Indian in traditional dress with a horse can make a fortune posing for tourist pictures." SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE - IGNACIO -The Southern Ute reservation is not one piece of land as is the Ute Mountain reservation, but is inter- spersed with plots of land owned by Anglos and Hispanics."The Southern Utes have a lot of businesses established," says planning department director Ed Morlan. The Tribe owns and runs a motel complex, convention center and cultural center in Ignacio. An equestrian center, Sky Ute Downs, is used for rodeos, horse shows and races. A marina and other concessions have been built at Lake Capote. An industrial park is now home to a small business incubator which houses a printing shop and microchip assembly plant. Morlan says, "Many businesses are interested in relocating to the reser- vation, but many also expect the Tribe to pay the whole price of their relocation. All of the federal money we get is already earmarked for very specific uses. Our revenues from natural gas and oil drilling are erratic," continues Morlan, explaining that the Tribe does not have a great deal of money for incen- tives. The Tribe would like to attract industry that could use the reservation's timber resources. The feasibility of greenhouse and pressurized envelope agriculture is also being studied. "While access to water has not been a problem on the Southern Ute Reservation," observes Morlan, "assessing the amount of water and ownership of the water has been. The settlement for Animas-La Plata gives the Tribe a way to quantify their water resource so planning can be more specific," states Morlan. Over half of the 1,153 members of the Southern Ute Tribe are under 25 years old. As a result, says Morlan, "The Tribe places a high priority on education and culture. The school has Ute language classes. A dictionary and phrase book have been written. The Tribe has a college scholarship program." The Southern Utes receive $20 million in develop- ment funds as part of the Animas-La Plata settlement; the Ute Mountain Utes receive $36 million. The funds, once they are obtained from Congress, should be a shot in the arm for the ambitious plans both Tribes have developed to utilize their natural resources and provide a meaningful lifestyle for those on the reservation. Written by Linda Skinner ti ~~~~ ~® ~EiL~~ FI~~. EC®tV®MIC ®EVEL®P'~IIENT !/®I~ When Governor Roy Romer closed the Western Slope Office of Economic Development in response to budget cuts, CLUB 20 moved quickly to help fill the void. Acting in its traditional capacity as the voice of Colorado West, CLUB 20's staff and officers met with the Governor's Economic Development team several times over a two-week period, culminating in a public meeting June 7 in Grand Junction. Economic Development professionals and local officials from around the Western Slope convened for the meeting with Fred Neihaus, Director of the Governor's Economic Development Office in Denver, John Grueling, Director of the Office of Business Development, and a host of others involved in the process. The message was two-fold: First, a Western Slope office housed in Denver will not work; Second, we want to help figure out a way to continue the presence of the economic development staff in Western Colorado. After a long series of related meetings, the deal was put together on a partnership basis and was ready to announce on July 14. Governor Romer returned to Grand Junction that morning personally to explain the new arrangement. Anew Western Slope staffer will be added to his team as soon as possible. The salary will be paid by a grant from the Labor Depart- ment, the Economic Development Com- mission will provide the travel expenses, and CLUE. 20 is providing office space and technical assistance. In addition, CLUB 20's; Economic Development Com- mittee will function as an advisory commit- tee for the new staffer to report to and learn from. The panel is varied, includes representatives from across the Slope, and should provide abroad-based under- standing for the new staffer. The advisory commitee is chaired jointly by Stan Broome of Montrose and John Hess of Summit County. Its members include Hick Leech, Mesa County Economic Development Council; Alan Klein, Cortez Development Council; Lowell Torkelson, Garfield County Economic Development; Will Williams, La Plata Elec- tric Association; Jim Golden, Yampa Valley Electric Association; Carmen Lawrence, San Miguel County Commis- sioner; Don Berry, Hinsdale County Com- missioner; Harmon Lowman, Orchard City Town Council; Lake County Commissioner Jack Saunders; and Grand County Com- missioner Paul Ohri, who also chairs the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. The group includes economic develop- ment professionals, local elected officials, and business people, so it should provide a good cross section of opinion and priorities on the Western Slope. On July 14, the Governor also announced that CLUB 20's Chairman of the Board, Joe Prinster, has agreed to continue serving as his appointee to the Economic Development Commission for another year. The new arrangement puts CLUB 20 squarely in the forefront of the economic development program for the Western Slope. USWest also rode to the rescue, donating to CLUB 20 some badly needed office equipment to help house this new program, and remains committed to help- ing make this arrangement work. Finally, CLUB 20 has been invited to participate in the interview process to fill the new position, and has received the commitment that a Western Sloper will be hired. The new person should be on board and. ready to meet all CLUB 20's members by the annual meeting September 9. ~~~~~ ~ V ~~./~~~~o CLUB 20's Highway Committee was re-organized and called together on July 19 in Glenwood Springs for a superb discussion of the critical situation regarding Colorado's deteriorating highways. The concern throughout CLUB 20 terri- tory was that the special session of the Legislature bogged down in the discussion of taxes and the economy, and in political disagreements, and what got lost in the shuffle was ... highways. Some legis- lators even went so far as to claim that there are no serious problems with our highways. One claimed the state's roads are in better shape than a few years ago. In fact, our highways are deteriorating at an alarming. rate, and the funding available has barely paid for surface treatments and patchwork. CLUB 20 Highway Committee Chairman Stan Dod- son of Glenwood Springs made the point that "we're not staying even with the game, we're falling behind every year." The Committee attempted to focus attention back on the highway situation and the message to legislators was this: the tax arguments and economic recovery argument:; and political disputes are all legitimate issues and should be debated, BUT at least begin the discussion with an understanding that we have some very serous road problems that must be addressed. All of our economic development efforts, our tourism promotion efforts, and much of our economy hinges on highways. As CLUB 20 President Greg Watcher pointed out, "All over Western Colorado, our highways are being patched -one inch at a time. It's like driving railroad spikes with fly swatters." Chairman Joe Prinster added, "Gne thing 36 years of experience at CLUB 20 has proven beyond doubt is that when you build and maintain good roads, people will visit, and they will come to live and work here. Without good roads, all our other efforts are more difficult." The committee discussed a new approach to State Highway Commission meetings in which all our counties will have much stronger input. There was also discussion of related issues CLUB 20 should be involved in, such as the heavily- subsidized RTD System in Denver, which saps badly needed funds to pay for empty buses. The committee plans to propose several resolutions to the full CLUB 20 Board of Directors at the Fall Meeting September 8. In addition to Dodson and Vice Chair- man Wayne Keith of Montrose, the Highway Committee includes Moffat County Commissioner Tom LeFevre, of Craig; Jackson County Commissioner Robert Carlstrom, of Walden; Rio Blanco County Commissioner Peg Rector, of Rangely, who also chairs the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado; Former State Senate Majority Leader Dan Noble, of Norwood, a past Chairman of CLUB 20; Ben Vigil, of Cimarron, who also serves on the Board of the U.S. Highway 50 Federation; and La Plata County Commissioner Bud Deering, of Durango. Several specific road projects were discussed, and will be detailed at the annual meeting. Colorado 5th District Con- gressman Joel Hefley will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon during CLUB 20's annual Fall Meeting September 9 at the Grand Junction Hilton Hotel. Hefley was elected to Congress in 1986 by a 71% margin, filling the vacancy left by Ken Kramer, who ran unsuccessfully for the Senate that year. Hefley had served ten years in the Colorado Legislature and devel- oped areputation as a strong oppo- nent of tax increases and a strong advocate of budget restraint. Just as Hank Brown had been in 1981, Hefley was elected freshman class president when he arrived in Washington in January, 1987. He is known as a strong advocate of the space program today, having served on the House Science, Space & Technology Committee, as well as the Small Business Commit- tee. And he won a seat on the powerful Armed Services Committee during his second term. He has been given a wide variety of awards and honors, ranging from the NFIB's "Guardian of Small Business' award to a "Clean Air Champion" gold medal from the Sierra Club. Although his district includes part of CLUB 20's territory (Lake County), this is Congressman Hefley's first appearance at CLUB 20, so many of our members look forward to meeting him. CLUB 20's Tourism Committee has been re-organized to function as a liaison between our two travel regions and provide needed ser- vices to both. The Committee is chaired by David Anderson of the Southwest Region. Craig Williams is Vice Chair- man. He is Marketing Director of the Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce and serves as CLUB 20's representative on the Colorado Tourism Board Advisory. The com- mittee's members include three representatives from each of the two travel region boards. The organiza- tional meeting was held August 3 in Redstone. Discussion centers on the role CLUB 20 should play in tourism pro- motion, with an eye toward defining the relationships of the various enti- ties promoting Colorado West tourism. Most of CLUB 20's history was written during times when travel regions did not exist. Now that they are both up and running, there is general agreement that resources will go further if we can all avoid duplicating efforts. For example, both travel regions print full-color brochures with maps featuring the attractions of their counties. CLUB 20 has always printed a similar brochure, featuring the entire Western Slope. Several members have suggested resources might be saved and better utilized without this duplication. Chairman David Ander- son is seeking any advice on this and similar issues related to CLUB 20's role. He can be contacted at the Region 10 office at 301 North Cascade, Montrose 81401, or call him at 249-2436. 0~~~~~~ o ~~~~ ~~~~~8~8~~ Call or write Bray ~ Co. Realtors for a fry Real Estate Guide or an area street map. ~(~~[~pe/~~1/® r--rya Lf O!'TA f,'J ~U. ~~~o~~~~ HM,\I.f11N1. 1015 North 7th Street ~~IkYt;;i~x.. Grand Junction. Colorado 81501 t'~11.,,.,....~:.,• _ COLOR,®O ROCKIES .4®e®-t~I'S R1I3 I-IUNTING RAFVCI-I ,A; 5 Doy Trophy Deer & Elk Hunts o Private Pheasant Over 5500 Acres of Private Land ©Drop Camps Licensed ~ Bonded Guides & Outfitters Great Facilities ~ Excellent Food SUPER HUNTING! P.O. Box 659 (303) 328-2326 ~. 1i~uno3 ur~oZ pus .zoLCsY1 - 954 'oN llw~ad 00 ''l~f PueLO al`dd a6e;sod •S'fl 31da Mina b9ZE-ZbZ-£0£ 0550-20518 '0100 `uo!founp pue~0 055 xo8 'O'd OZ q~l~ ® ~~~ ®~~ -~~ F' By Greg Watcher ~ : 7 Club 20 President a ~~, ~~ ~ j r When I left Washington, D.C. to return to the real world, people told me the pace of life would be so much slower that it would be a "culture shock." Wrong! It is hard to imagine a faster pace than all the activities on the Western Slope these days ... and CLUB 20 has been in the forefront. To begin with, as detailed elsewhere in this issue, we have helped put the Western Slope Economic Development Office back together, and I think it will be more effective than ever. We still have the full-time help of Dan Fitzgerald in the Governor's office, and the one- day-a-week commitment of Director Fred Niehaus Then add a good liaison person housed here at CLUB 20 with a strong travel budget, and abroad-based Western Slope Advisory Committee, and I believe we'll be on the move in no time. We haves reorganized and beefed-up three of our standing committees. The Economic Development Commmittee is the new advisory panel just mentioned. It includes economic development pro- fessionals, local elected officials and business pepole. The Transportation Committee was reconvened in Glen- wood Springs July 19 with a similar broad coalition and focused a great deal of public atl:ention on our road problems. And our tourism Committee is now poised to create abadly-needed liaison between our two travel regions and the three COG's promoting our area. In this way, we can stop duplicating efforts and get much more actual promotion for the limited funds. We have been involved in a number of projects trying to lure movie com- panies to the fabulous natural "sets" of Colorado West, and may yet have some success to report on one or more of those projects. We're moving into the 1990's in terms of our office operation, too, with the installation of a FAX machine and our upcoming move into new and larger office space (more on that next issue). I am continuing the learning process, too. A road map on my office wall shows in dark ink the places I have been, and it illustrates the enormous size of our territory! I have visted 19 of our 22 counties and have met with people in at least 30 of our major towns, and have plans in the works for many others. Needless to say, the atmosphere on the Westsern Slope is more exciting than ever, and things are moving fast. Although the economic recovery is still far from complete and far from uni- versal, it is coming along quicker than anyone would have thought possible a couple of years ago. We have a chance this time around to anticipate many of the problems associated with such growth, and to plan more carefully. CLUB 20 will remain on the cutting edge in this process, anxious to help in any way. Let us know your thoughts on ways we can be of service to our members. The voice of the Western Slope is loud, united, and strong here at CLUB 20. 0 Visitors Phone Calls Total Contacts Visitors phone Calls Total Contacts VAIL INFOR~`1ATI0N SOOTH VISITORS STATISTICS Jul y 1989 :;onth THIS PEAK 0 Lions:{ead Village 5,601 +6% 9,856 +48% 670 -20% 1,149 +365% 6,271 +s% 11,005 ±59% '~ auG ~ 4 1989 Mall Total 4,049 -12% 19,506 +3% - 1,819 +68% 4,049 =12% 21,325 +6% July 1988 I.ionsHead village Covered Total Bridge ~1all 5,263 6,679 2,455 4,584 18,981 838 247 1,085 6,101 6,926 2,455 4,584 20,066 The Covered Bridge was not open this summer. the person who would ordinai~i3~y work that location was used for double coverage on weekends. in the Village Booth. HI! Ic= ._~ '_1'~ 1~: =!=i ''~:'H7L H=1=J::•i 1. _~19:~) i r~- ~,l_~l ~-}{ :mil i:]'_1 ~u:;ust 22, 1989 r.ir . Ron Phi llip~ t~ir. John Slevin Town o` \rail 75 youth Frontage Road Vuil, c:olorado 81b57 i;ear Ron and John: 'i~his pate is a fo.llo~:e-up on our discus ;ions relating to Lhe Berry Creek Fift~l Filing. As you kno~~a, I share your vies{~ that gee a1.1 must take a 1_~~:r~c_;- t~~rr~~ vie>:•v toward recreation, housing and development i.n °~:"1'.s Valle'. To-date, 1I: fOUr years, ~NP_' Ve lI1~TeSted OV°_~: ~~ 5 C _T~i.llion '•_n 1«1L :=OVei1lG-n'=S ? ?': the Val l Valley 4V1ttil the? _iG~'e that cliff rOS1C~~'nt5, ].nCIL':d1iiC1 thE? Over :, ~~~ mem~`.E?:'c~ O~ tl.e 'v'a.Ll FiSSO:.'i.ates ~amZ~.V, ~':il? ~ic3~JE? a ~051t].VE E'_i7V-rOI~.i;:c':i~~ in ;:l:ich to live ar_d work. 1o t'rlat °.,d, I raas approached recent?-v by Fred Green il,~iica.: Ludt Slc, and ROC+ ~llfer 'v7ere CUnS1C1E'r1~1~ 5~111Iig ~°rI~C' ,~~ ~::'.i to un o:~.tside res idential developer. I mar_le a decision c,-_ :.zee c~o1= course in ~•:-hic?~ =:ppare.~~~1- you .:ol:^u~-; -that i3eri:17 C:~ee'~ is one of the fe,~r remaining local sites f~~r .~ dly needed golf or other suruner tourism/recreati cry de~;~_ =.~~ -`~:1t~: ~- ... L' " Jor!n, you aske.cl me G~rliether I would be ~'ailling to eliter into dis~:ussiC??ls regarda.r_g jointl1~ ilevelop.ing some or all of file Berry Creek land, and the answer is clearl~j 1Tes. ~iy interest is to ensure that this tral_le' aggressively consid~_ opportunities for e;ipancied golf, athletic competiti ans, iQFi., Football, high-end summer theme attractions, sports, language camps and 'she 1i ke. 11s you know, representatrvc~s fro~.n ti~~ Ccraboys and Cl_iefs are coming to Vail this ec%e>>ir<- ar_d ar veY~r entrusiastic about making tzle Vaii. ~'alley~ a J ur::nier NF?~ home . C1J r.lscussed, L ,Jill immediately commission a site studl.~ , at my e~ pew se, and as}: the planners to worn ~~~ith the Tc~cr.. U?' ~%~: ~1 staf ~ tG StuC:y tl'ie slte, yOUr ~ Otelltl.al needs ~^.:i'lC~ ~:sLimated developr•Zent costs. Based on conversations w~-th ~rec~ Green, there are potentially Several million dollar;:, ire -utility anct higr.:~aay access costs that should be consicte.':~'a r_ ~ `ore any colr~rnitments to a develcp•m~ent plan are made . -- - -i!_!~: ~~ =1~=t 1~'`•i v'i-iI~ r:='_;i.'i_ ~.-1t=i-1.?-~i'F~-~_~l_ti E°. =~t_i:_f on Phillips Jahn Slevir. august 22, 1989 Page 'I'tvo . c' _ ` Fred Creen contacted us today insisting tha+.: we go ahea~. :~rci fulfill our contract~~al obligation to close the deal into escroc~? in the ..eur future { 30 days or so? . Based on discussions with you, cae intend to close the deal i,~o el..;<<ir:~':~.: any potenta.al Town of Vai _L/Green lit9.gation, but given ~-o~:r good faith o:Efer to regctiate a joint solution, I will r~o~, apply for =r11r de;,relopment approvals a.n the near term ?anti'. we have agreed upon our next course of action. In shoLt, I'ra glair to ten?por_arily waz-el.ouse t?Ze grope- ~:~~ a?~.~ amp vary excited that the propert17 might spur somethi~~g very positi~/e for everybody. I suggest ~-ae set a 30-day -cinetab i e so this stays on a fast tract. Further, I e~c~~.~~ld ~_.x~ust t3a.t: our conversations be considered corif dential s.incE ~.~ere are or~gcirig da.scussioris t•.•ith other key properti:z. v~hich coal. ? ncrease the possibility of a ;Dint . vert~ure. xc~a n, than_~s fGr ta.Ci ng the time to talk to me di.rect_y as I J.oul love to see a c~orld class rzc.r_~ea~.ior. center ~ s`::~ ~.:'.~~;:_~: ~~v i ~~~ tube Co:'ooys .and the Chiefs?) develop ? n the valle_~. Bust tegarC'A'.~, ~~ Gec~_rge N. Gillett, Jr. ` GNG/clh ~., VAIL VALLEY MARKETING BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT PRELIMINARY AGENDA Each focused discussion will cover three phases: ° Review of current progress. ° Brainstorming new avenues of approach. ° Prioritization the wheat from chaff. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29: 100P-200P: Check-in (very informal location) 200P-530P: Strategic Positioning Session: ° [Vho are best longterm potential summer tourists ° What kind of tourist place do we want VV to be ° What story/position will have most impact ° What is competition saying/doing 600P-800P: 830P- Sunset Horseback Ride Dinner SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30th: 700A- 730A: Breakfast 745A-1015A: Creative Brainstorming: ° Advertising ° Public Relations ° rledia ° Co-op Programs/ Tie-ins 1030A-1230P: Special events: ° Review/grade current event calendar ° What's missing? ° How/should we focus? Sports. Cultural. Education. Music. Political.... ° How do we manage and fund. ° Ideas for ma'or summer media event i.e. World Championships type 1245P- 115P: Lunch (Invite County Commissioners, VA, Town managers for lunch and afternoon session) 130P- 430P: Finance/Funding ° How much is needed to compete in 1990, 1991, 1992, and beyond? ° Funding opportunities: -Towns -Ski resorts , ~ -2- -County/State -Developers -State/National corporations -Other ° Specific plan of attack for each 445P- 600P: Open session/ Other ideas 700P- 745P: Cocktail & Informal Discussion 745P- Dinner SUNDAY OCTOBER 1ST: 700A- 730A: Breakfast 745A- 900A: Product Im rovement ° How do we improve the ° Do we need an "Alpine ° Facilitating/focusing capital investments a "VV EXPERIEPJCE" Slide" type hook Town, VMRD, VA, Other nd planning functions. 915A-1030AM: Convention & Sales Activities 1045A-1215P: The Organization How to work smarter. Faster. Better. 1230P-115P: Lunch 130P- Check-out August 17, 1989 JES/kk VAIL VALLEY 1~lARKETING BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT DATES: September 29 - October 1st (Two nights) TIMEe Friday 2PM - Sunday 1PM LOCATION: Blac}c Mountain Ranch Mc Coy, Colorado (45 minute drive northwest of Vail) OBJECTIVE: To review the results of our first six months marketing effort; and to find creative new solutions in advertising, PR, financial support, community enhancements, etc to significantly improve summer tourism over the next three years. PARTICIPANTS: (a) VAIL VALLEY MARKETING BOARD: (9 overnighters) K. Payne M. Beckley A. Aarons F. Johnson ^1. Britz J. Davis .K. Meyer C. Wick J. Strauch (b) SCHENKEIN ASSOCIATES: (6 overnighters) B. Schenkein D. Reece G. Greven S. Fowler R. Landry E. Larson (c) FACILIATOR/MEETING ORGANIZER (?) GUESTS LIST: For VRA VA TOV-Manag Vail Town specific agenda items (Review first) Vail Chamber VV Foundation VMRD Eagle County Mngt ~r TOA-Manager East-West Marketing Eagle County Commissioners Council Avon Town Council ~ .., $ = _ E j . REC'9 AU6 1 8 X89 CO~'~1MUNICATIONS GROUP August 18, 1989 Messrs. Jim Pavelich & Curtis Robinson VAIL DAILY Box 81 Vail, CO 81658 Gentlemen: ~Oop~ Once again I picked up your newspaper, this one dated Friday, August 18, 1989, to find another article regarding the Vail Valley Marketing Board. This time you reported on the Vail Town Council's negative reaction to a forthcoming "retreat" planned by the VVMB. Funny how no such reaction was forthcoming when members of the VVMB spent an entire day and night of their time, freely, to participate in the Denver Focus Group proceedings, conducted by the advertising agency. When the council, along with the Avon Town Council created the VVMB and was in the process of recruiting "volunteers" for a three or four year freebee commitment to create a marketing plan to increase summer tourism they neglected to council the recruits on the six hour meetings that would be required each and every week, and the dozen or so additional hours necessary every month to make their task successful. They also neglected to inform the VVMB members that these requirements would extend into an additional fall campaign, and in all probability would become ayear-round obligation. ~, ~'~~~ ; MARKETING • DESIGN • ADVER f ISING PO. BOX 1147, AVON, COLORADO 81620 ~ 303/926-3004 ~ FAX:303/926-3303 The Vail Valley Marketing Board members receive nothing in return for their labor, or for their expertise, which ire many cases comes from professionals that the two towns would normally have to pay a great deal to hire. The town council is quick to jump and quick to vocalize in the case of the retreat, but nevertheless is equally quick to quietly encourage "more, more, more" when they know it is for free. Mr. Cacioppo, whose penchant for assuming the role of "devil's advocate" is well known and well worn speaks too freely in insinuating the meetings will also be for "private purposes". In this regard he is arrogant and downright contemptuous. At this point it would well serve the governing bodies of both eomumunities to council themselves privately and decide if the VVMB retreat is in reality a concentrated two-day meeting schedule which will include many invited participants, as proposed by the VVMB, or if it is for personal gratification, as intimated by Mr. Cacioppo. Once they have reached their decision, eliminate the lip service that plays so well with the public and get on with responsible action. If they feel that after six months or work the VVMB members are suddenly about to ingratiate themselves at the expense of the tax payer, so be it... get a new goddam board. Alan M. Aarons Aa.rons Communications Group & Member/Nail Valley Marketing Board `. ~o ~o ]~hys-ea-ly-eha--en~ea- ~ec~ ~® gh~ W®cs-s P. O. Box 948 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 (303)945-2521 August 189 1989 AAr. Ron Phillips Town of flail ~Aanager 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 89657 Dear Ron9 Please review the enclosed information on the Dallas Brass Concert which will benefit P.A.W. (Physically-challenged Access to the Woodsy. % am writing to request that the Town Council of Vail consider supporting this event as a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor. On Saturday evening9 September 29 19899 the Dallas Brass will perform their third annual benefit concert in the Vail Valley at the amphitheatre. Performing as their guest artist this year will be dickey Poage. The Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club is promoting this event ire conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service. N9onies raised from this benefit wall go toward the fishing ponds and wheelchair accessible trails for Gore Creek campground in East Vail. %f you or any of the Council members have any questions regarding this concert or P.A.W, please call me at 476-3031. Thank you Ron for your assistance with this special event. S1nCCrelJ~9 .. _. _. .. Deborah Ferris Enclosures (5y A Joint Venture of the White River National Forest and the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club. PAW `i1~ ~ ~HYS-CALLY-CHALLENGED )' l2CCESS TO THE ~~ 'd 4~OODS P.O. Box 1343 ~ Eagle, Colorado 81631 a (303) 945-2521 Press Release September 2, 19$9 P.A.W. (Physically-challenged Access to the Woods) was born on June 23, 1988 from a partnership created by the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary and the White River National Forest. The purpose of P.A.W. is to make outdoor recreation opportunities available to all persons, especially those people with physical disabilities. The P.A.W. Board is presently testing new and innovative designs at Yeoman Park Campground outside of Eagle, Colorado and Gore Creek Campground outside of Vail, Colorado. These designs will include interpretative signs for the visually impaired, fishing decks, trails. The P.A.W. Board is sponsoring its first symposium October 13 and 14 at the Easter Seal Camp in Empire, Colorado. The purpose of the symposium is to share new designs, programs, and products for the physically challenged. The public is invited and can obtain more information by calling 303-892-6063. The symposium is being put together by members of the Colorado Network for the Physically Challenged. The Network is sponsored by P.A.W. and has 80 members which include the United States Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Colorado Division of Parks, Easter Seals, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Jimmie Heuga Center, Craig Rehabilitation to name a few. The P.A.W. Board is presently working on a National Memorandum~of Understanding between the United States Forest Service and the National;;p3rks Service. The purpose of the M.O.U. will be to encourage barrier free designs=~~~-- and programs for the physically challenged in our all national parks and forests. The P.A.W. Board would like to thank the Vail-Eagle Valley for all their support in the past year with a special warm thank you to Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary and the White River National Forest. We are looking forward to the excitement of P.A.W.'s second year when it expands to a national program with its headquarters in the Vail-Eagle Valley. Sponsor of Colorado Network for the Physically Challenged B~S RETURNS TO VAIL TO THRILL THEIR GF3UWING FANS WITH THEIR ARTISTRY AND FUN-FILLED FN"rERTAINAAEfVT YES! Please sign me up as a sponsor for the September 2 The Dallas Brass concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre. Gold ($750) Silver ($350) Bronze ($150) !Name Title Address Date Signature Thank you for your support of the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club and PAW. Give to any Rotarian or mail to: PAW Concert Sponsorship Committee Helen & Martin Weiss ~ 1~,~ , P.O. Box 1992 Avon, Co. 81620 14M~ .)1 / `~ , Q~ ;~` ~ T ~ 1 HYSICALLY-CHALLENGED ' ,', ' • ~h'"`° ` SCCESS TO THE ~I~ WOODS _ ~' j,. 0 Town of Vail, Colorado AN ORDER PROCLAIMING LABOR DAY WEEKEND AS PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED ACCESS TO THE WOODS WEEKEND WHEREAS, Physically-challenged Access to the Woods, otherwise known as P.A.W., is a joint venture of the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club and the White River National Forest; and ~•~ `.~- WHEREAS, the purpose of P.A.W. is to enhance recreational t opportunities for physically challenged persons of all ages, and ~'° ~ ., provide them with greater access to the facilities in our national „~~,_" forests; and WHEREAS, the Vail-Eagle Valley Rotary Club is sponsoring its second annual benefit concert on behalf of P.A.W. featuring the =~" Dallas Brass and guest artist Micky Poage, on Saturday, September ^= t" Znd, at 6:30 p.m., at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail; andr _ .~:_ ~'~~ WHEREAS, proceeds for this concert will go to the development ,~~ of accessible campsites in the White River National Forest for . -= physically challenged of all ages. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, that Labor Day Weekend is hereby declared in Vail as Physically-challenged Access to the Woods Weekend. DATED this day of August, 1989. Kent R. Rose ~- RECn qUG 1 0 "~9 srnrE of coLO~o C®9.®RADCa ®E~AR~A/JER)>f ~F G-IEALZf!-I ~ of coto 4210 East 11th Avenue ~e f~r~~~ Denver, Colorado 80220 H r°• Phone (303) 320-8333 ~* ~~'~' ~ *,I MEMORANDUM T0: Interested Parties FROM: Dick Parachini, Eagle Mine On-Site Coordinator DATE: August 17, 1989 ~ .~N~=` n ` ~ /876 ° Roy Komer Governor Thomas M. Vernon, M.D. Executive Director SUBJECT: State Air Monitoring Results - ------------------------------------------------------------------ The.following is a summary of the air monitoring data collected by the five additional air monitors operated by the State of Colorado during the F,agle Mine remedial activities. Date Minturn Middle Minturn Middle h]inturn Community School Rooftop School Foyer Center Rooftop 08/03/89 TSP 17 ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 08/04/89 TSP 14 ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0,01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 08/OE~,i89 TSP 20 ug/m-3 126 ug/m-3 40 ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 <0.1 ug/m-3 <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 ve/06/89 TSP 17 ug/m-.i Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 08/07/89 TSP 20 ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 uc~/m-8 08/08/89 TSP 26 ug/m-3 13 ug/m-3 58 ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 <0.1 ug/m-3 <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m--3 <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 .1 L>ate Minturn Middle Minturn Middle School Rooftop School Foyer 08/09/89 TSP 24 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 08/10/09 TSr $ ug/m-3 Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 08/10,/89 TSP 12 u g/m-3 8 ug/m-3 *~" Pb <0.1 ug/m-3 <0.1 ug/m-3 Cd <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 As <0.01 ug/m-3 <0.01 ug/m-3 Minturn Community Center Rooftop The TSP value of 12t~ ug/m-3 recorded at the Minturn Middle School Foyer air monitor. on August 5 was influenced by the heavy traffic through the school during the rummage sale that weekend. Although the total suspended particulates are higher than previously recorded, no metals were detected at these detection limits. ThF second set of air samples taken on the roof of the Minturn Middle School and in the foyer on ALtgust 10 are the result of incorrect timer settings. No air data is available for the Minturn Middle School on August 11, 1989. For additional information, please contact Dick Parachini at 827- 5928. .~ TO: RON PHILLIPS FROM: ~(~ ~U PAT DODSON DATEe AUGUST 18, 1989 SUBJECTe FRONTAGE ROAD PARKING - SOFTBALL Please find attached a copy of the softball newsletter that was distributed two weeks ago to all softball players. I hope this addresses the Town Councils and your concerns regarding U-turns on the frontage road. Please note that individuals attending the ballet and concerts also made U-turns. They do not turn around in the parking lot as there are too many cars parked in the parking lot to negotiate a turn. Unless the TOV creates a turning area somewhere in that vicinity, you will not encourage too many cars to make a legal turn. x ~. o• August 12 ~ l3 State ASA Tourneys, Aurora_ For 1VIen°s A,~, & ~ teaffis_ Call ~gian Sater at (7 l 9~ 591-2 552. August l l - l 3 CAI~RA °~ourneys, Front Mange sites. Cost S 135- For ffiaps, ffaIlies, et~_, Stop by Rec I3ept_ August l ~-2 ® II)elta County Rdeffiorial l~ospitai Tourney, Deita_ Cost ~ l®®_ For co-ed ~&C teanas_ Cali Fidei Garcia, 874-512. ~e ha®e the entire listing off USSSA tourneys too e~tensi®e to list_ Stop by the Rec. office ffor their brochure if you would like additional info_ The Vail Recreation Department is now overseen by the Vail Metro. Rec. District. We are no longer with the Town of Vail. VMRD took over the recreation department so that all public recreation would be governed by one group. The board, comprised of five mem- bers, represents all recreation. If yours would like a schedule of their meetings or infor- mation concerning the board, give us a call at 479-2279. August meetings are Wednes- day, August 9 and Monday, August 2 8. To be on the agenda you must contact Lori a minimum of seven days before the meeting. ~II With the new parking area to the east of the softball fields,VMRD and TOV are re- questing it be utilized more by softball players. More cars in the lot and less on the Frontage Road mean a safer situation. The police have informed us that they will be patrolling the area more fre- quently and will be enforcing the "NO U TURN." Need to know your game schedule? Call the Sports Line at 479-2 2 77. ~ II ~ ~ Do you have any comments? Suggestions? Ideas? ~Je hope to put this 4'lier out monthly Your input is needed. Send to: VMRD, 292 ~T. }1~I~adoev Dr,, ysi3~ Or ca31 479-2279. ~ ~~ Now that we're half way through the season it's time to gear up for fall activities. CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE: registration taken now. Starts on September 5. Competitive division plays Tuesdays & Wednesdays; Rec. league plays Wednesdays & Thursdays. Cost ~ 135. Deadline is August 2 5 or when filled up (max. 8 teams per div.). FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: will start earlier this year. First games will be Sunday, August 2 0. All games will be held in the morning to avoid conflict with Bronco games. Cost is $135 per team. Deadline for registration is August 19. We need a minimum of 8 teams for this league. The ¢.:'.:w.:F.:EV::::..~.:w^cK.T:.~.:.:;•,.:..,a2,.Zr: t:£' A`:?h...tuv,,.::..9::;.£.;,~ec~n~r.,.~t.,..,,.......K.mmh...w........... Flag football officials from late August through mid October. Timekeepers paid $12 /game and referees paid $15/game for 2 ref system or $20/game for one reS system. Call 479-2279 if interested. ~.. Committee members for the general recreation subcommittee to the Yail Metropolitan Recreation District are needed_ This committee will reviedr issues involving rugby, softball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football, basketball and volleyball_ Meetings will be every month and occasionally more frequently_ If you are interested please call the Recreation Department at 479-2279_ ~ ° ~~Q ~0~~°9 ~O~~I~O~D ~QGt~@dM~Q July 2 9 & 30 Co-ed Classic_ Contact Dave Baker at 750-7693. August 12 & 13 Tomahawk Warriors Tourney, for Men's and Women's teams. Cost ~ 125_ Cali Billy Martinez ~ 827-59? 1. Sept_ 2, 3, 4 Labor Day Invitational Softball Tournament. Presently filled up_ To be on waiting list call 479-2279_ Sept. 5 Co-ed League begins. Costs 135/team. Deadline for sign up is August 28 at 5:00 p_m_ Rec_ and Competitive Divs. Sept. 9 & 10 End of season tourney. Cost s85. Cali 479-2279. Sept. 16 & 17 Fali Co-ed Tourney_ Cost S 140_ Calla 479-2279_ 0~~°o4°~t 0~7W 4od~o~9 August 5 & 6 CARA Co-Rec Tourneys (C & D) in Westminster and Estes Park. Costs 13`>/team_ Stop by Rec_ Dept_ for more info_ August 4 - 6 Colorado West Showdown, Montrose_ Costs 140 for men°s, women's and co-ed teams. Call Geo.Distefano ~ 464-5381_ August 12 & 13 O_F. Tourney, Gr_ Junction. For men's over 35_ Costs 140_ Call Brass Raii ~ 241-8686_ August 12 & 13 Catholic Church of St_ Ignatius, Rangley. Cost s75_ Cali David Hernandez at 675-82 1 i. SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE published by: Vail Metro. Rec. District i~~C'!7 AUG 2 1 X989 P, O. Box ilb Edwards, CO 81b~'~ Vail Town Council THIS WI!_L NOT HE A 75 So . Frontage Road West L_ET-TER-TO--THE-EDITOR Vail, CO 81657 CAMPAIGN TO SWAY YOU. SUCH IS PUERILE? Dear Council Members: It is with great reluctance that I tackle a distasteful task. APHORISM #I 1 a "~,Jhenever you f ind yo~~rseif on the side of the majority, i t is time to pause and reflect." --dark Twain I am a member of an oppressed minority about to be further harassed by an opinionated few of an oppressive majority. I smoke. Lilce a chimney. I enjoy it, and I enjoy freedom of choice, which is what this country used to be about. I have smoked for over 50 years, and can recall only one time vahen i intentionally blew smoke in some one else's face. He deserved it, and I would gladly do it again it I could. h1y wife of over 40 years smoked one cigarette when a teenager and quit right then. She has inhaled my "second-hand" smoke, whateve7- that is, for ever 40 years, enjoys the smell of it and has encountered no dread diseases therefrom, to date. She does become nauseated when confronted with the awesome power of go~rernmentai authority in trying to tell her, or me, how she should run he•r life, or mine. She i<nows how to run my i if e, and sometimes even gets aiva•y with it . APHORISM # ~: "Statistics are no substitute for judgment." --Henry Clay Statistics on smoking are also nauseating. I refer you to the April, 1988, issue of Fortune magazine, wherein an inde- pendent statistician not associated with the tobacco industrv took fallacious government statistics apart. His kindest description was that they are almost all "fatally flawed." A JAPAPIESE ~~tudy, also not tied to the tobacco industry, said that with "average air-circulation," a person could eat a one hour lunr_h at a full-smoking restaurant daily for about a year and a half before they would have inhaled enough second- hand smoke to equal the nicotine in ONE cigarette. For some time now I have offered an open challenge to anyone citing statistics against smoking. Statistics prove that: i) Riding in an automobile is dangerous to your health and can even result in death. Read the papers. 2) Being a pedestrian is dangerous to your health and can even result in death. Read the papers. 3) Taking a bath can result in serious injury or death. Bath tubs are notorious killers. Read the papers. ~ (dL~~. } Anyone acr_eoting the challenge shall agree never to ride in a car, agree never to cross a street (as this is the most dangerous part of being <~ pedestrian) and further agree never to take a bath. Then I will quit smokina.. To date, I have had no taN~ers. This should make them almost as obno:~cious as those wt~o quit smoking, brag about it constantly and then wont to enforce their obnoxious opinions on others via the equally obno><ic.~us use of government force. Shue, Schickler and N:oop take note! When I speak of obnoxious government force, I refer specifi- cally to the campaign to destroy the tobacco industry with required inane advertising such as "Cigarette smoke contains carbor~ monoxide." To be consistent they should also require car manufacturers to advertise r~~arninos that "Exhaust smoke contains carbon monoxide." Where :•~ill it ali end? We got past "1984" OK, but that does not mean the threat is over. Alternatively, i propose that a study be undertaken as to the impact the ban on smoking might have on the economic health and well being of the Vail Valley cempler.. riaybe local bLlsl- ness men and even Vail Associates would help with the study. If we study it long enough, maybe the idea will die: or we could follow Asoen's lead and "BAPI THE BAN." Others have! Sensibly and logically, a Iarge portion of our oppressed minority control decisions as to where vacations are spent and they might just oet so .irritated that they will tai<e their dollars and families to a place willing to invite them. I detest economic boycotts, but there is an old priciple of eonomics that says, "MONEY goes where it's wanted." I try to use this idea daily. Let those who THINk: take heed! I refer specifically to a tourist unkno:ron to me, who said that she will never return to Aspen after being rudely told it was against the la:~~ to smof<e in -the ~ them. I don't know if there is such a law, but i know she was sputtering. As a non--citizen of Vail, I cannot present these ideas at a council-meeting; but I am interested in Vail's well-being. We left Boulder about ten years ago and a prime reasor-~ far so doino was ghat a small elite of lJriiversity Professors had seized control of the government and passed a whole series of stupid laws trying to run my life-for me and I rebelled by pulling stakes and heading for 'Jail. Please don't repeat tt-ieir mistakes and make me move again. I know of no better sanctuary than Vail and I LOVE IT HERE! `--~ _ __._ =~ Cam- ee Cofer P.S. Quote met but don't use ~ name. I want no Kooks here. AUG 2 11989 E. DONALD KAYE ATTORNEY AT LAW 1450 S. HAVANA ST., SUITE 628, AURORA, COLORADO 80012 (303) 755-4777 17 August 1989 Town Council Town of Vail Vail, Colorado 81658 Dear Council Members: We ate at the Left Bank the other night and were overjoyed to find that not a single soul was smoking during dinner. A rare event, except at Cyrano's which has long had a no-smoking section. We have had season ski passes at Vail for a number of years and we eat in Vail restaurants quite often, even in the summer. We don't go to a number of them because they are so smoky and have no adequate ventilation. We have had numbers of meals ruined by people smoking during dinner -meals that would otherwise have been enjoyable. There is no medical doubt any more that "second hand smoke" is dangerous to people. There is likewise no doubt that most people now do not smoke, and I think most who do not very much dislike smoke with our meals. We understand that the Council is to consider an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places. Particularly in a health-oriented place like Vail, that kind of ordinance should be passed. The complaints of a few misguided and uncaring restaurant owners should not take precedence over the great majority who would benefit. (And anyway, those restaurant owners are whistling Dixie - if smokers can't smoke in restaurants in Vail, are they going to ~ eat? I doubt it, and they can't all go to Eagle-Vail and fit into Paddy's.) Sincerely, ~~ `~Cc.n ~' ~ - ~~~ ~ R ~~/ ~' ®® '~®~ ~~ AUG 1 8 1989 ~1~1i L, VI I_ I~~GE IN I~ ~'illagc Lin Plaza Condominiums LETTER TO THE EDITOR U u-~' ~~~~ August 17, 1989 In response to letter from Reggie O'Brien Fresh Air Committee Avon, Colorado I stopped smoking 25 years ago at which time I was chain-smoking up to 5 packs of cigarettes a day. I have never taken a position that everyone should stop because I did. Although I sympathize with your position in the work place (after all, everyone does have to go to work), I could not disagree with you more regarding restaurants and bars since one is not forced to frequent them. We have just made great strides in attracting the European market with our Alpine World Championships, and our Mexican guests are again returning to Vail. Believe me, the majority of these people still smoke! This country was built on the premise of the individual's rights, and it saddens me that reformed and born-again individuals would like to impose their beliefs on all of us, forgetting that their forefathers came here to escape repression. Recent evants have shown just how extreme a small vocal minority can get, not shying away from bombing and killing all for the "right to life". The sad fact that 23,000 non-smokers are dying every year from lung cancer, and noting the Surgeon General's findings (himself a reformed smoker) that the cause is "passive" smoking seems to me a little far-fetched. I find it difficult to believe that the carbon monoxide inhaled while waiting on a street corner for the light to change is not more harmful than a cigarette smoker two tables away from you at a restaurant. It is an established fact that the worst pollutant in this country is the fossil fuel burning engine. Do you drive a car? Does it have air-conditioning? How about the cancer causing items such as red meat, pesticides on green vegetables and apples, Chilean grapes, etc., etc., etc.? Living seems to be dangerous these days., but Western man still lives 20 years longer today than he did 75 to 100 years ago. I, for one, had hoped that prohibitionist thinking was out years ago, especially in light of what the prohibition years taught us. Therefore, I hope that you and your disciples who want Government to impose your thinking on everyone else can be satisfied with "No Smoking" in the Hospital, the Town Hall, and work with your employer towards separating you from the nasty habitual smoker in the work place, but PLEASE don't interfere with the enjoyment of our guests, who after all are our bread and butter, and without them, none of us would be here. (continued) 100 East Meadow Drive /ail, ~olora.do 81657 (303) 476-5622 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Page 2. August 17, 1989 We should leave the "No Smoking" policy to the discretion of the restaurant and bar owners. If they feel they can operate: profitably with such a policy, they certainly should have the right to do so, but I do not feel that an ordinance imposed on all restaurants and bars to prohibit smoking is in order. Sincerely yours, l Jo e~ tauf 1 ~; P. Beverly Hills has just about amended the no smoking ordinance out of existence, and I know people who refuse to go to Aspen because of an ordinance like the one you are suggesting for Vail: ~ T United States Forest Dillon Ranger Department of Service District Agriculture P. 0. Box 620 Silverthorne, CO 8o4g8 Reply To: 2300 Nlr. Ron Phillips Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Ron: Date: August 18, 1989 As you are aware, the Forest Service has been working toward the development of a Visitor Information Center at the Vail Pass Rest Stop. You have been involved in this effort in one way or another. I would like to take a moment and update you on the status of the project. A contract for design of the Vail Pass Rest Stop - Information Center has been awarded to Design Dynamics of Denver. Dillon District staff will begin working with the contractor next week to prepare the final design and construction specifications for the information center. Enclosed is a summary of the themes and displays anticipated for the new visitor information center. The material is a result of previous meetings with individuals and groups interested in the project and will guide the design work. We believe it captures the intent and focus we have discussed from the beginning of the project. Please review the material and provide comments to my office as soon as possible, so that we may incorporate them into the final design work. The completion of the contract will produce the construction specifications and cost estimates for building the information center. At that time we will arrange a meeting with you to discuss the next phase of the project - developing the partnership to fund the construction. I will keep you informed of our progress with Design Dynamics on the design work for the Vail Pass Visitor Information Center, Please direct any questions and comments to either Sue Ballenski or Paul Semmer of my staff at 468-5400. Sincerely, _ ~~ ~ - / BERNIE WEINGARDT District Ranger r,i_~."` AUG ~ 1 ~~9 Enclosure AUG 2 11989 VAIL PASS THFa~s Arm cis There are three themes or messages to be carried inside the Vail Pass visitor's center. First is the interpretive story of Vail-Shrine Pass area being a transportation/occupied area for thousands of years. The second and third themes are visitor information - one is the fVational Forest and the other is of private enterprise and towns. All are connected by the central theme of man's use of the area which is primarily transportation. INTERPRETIVR S'I~ORY ®F VAIL-SHRIPiB PASS Theme: Travelers, like you, have long been a part of Vail Pass history. Goals: 1. Show cultural importance of natural feature. 2. Relate today's traveler to those of the past. 3. Set up or carry through the message of traveler's information. Interpretive Display (Preliminary Text and Planned Illustrations): Travelers, Like You, Have Long Been a Part of Vail Pass Histo Take a few moments to view the variety of peoples who have passed through this mountain meadow and pass. Artifacts taken from an archeological study done of this site tell us that this spot was used as a seasonal hunting camp for prehistoric peoples. These ancient peoples were nomadic foragers following deer, elk, mountain sheep and edible vegetation. We know little about these peoples, except that small bands occupied this site during t;:e su.^~rcr months, periodically from 5370 BC to historic times. A variety of different cultures took advantage of an area that looked then very much as it does now. (Illustrated with drawings of ancient peoples hunting or sitting around camp; drawings of artifacts found.) The last scientifically identified date of occupation was 1760 AD, although we know from local history that this area was always a popular hunting ground for the peaceful Utes. Utes, as well as other Rlative American tribes occasionally set fire to the forest or grassland. This was done to open up the forest, thereby increasing forage for themselves and wildlife. The Vail Pass area was last 2 burned in 1879 by the Utes. Standing dead trees on the mountainside to the northeast are reminders of this century old fire. (Illustrated with old photos of Ute~s fran this area: photo of Black Lakes as they appeared in 1880's.) The next peoples to move through this area were the beaver trappers and various expeditiorAS in the early 1800's. A favorite "rendez-vous" was held every summer at the confluence of the Snake, Blue and Ten-mile rivers presently the site of Dillon Reservoir. (Illustrate with photo of Fremont; drawings of mountain men.) By 18$0, miners had moved into the mountains, starting towns in Leadville, Breckenridge, Frisco, Wheeler Junction (present day Copper :".tn resort), and Redcliff as well as numerous scattered camps. Roads constructed during this time were rugged with steep grades and travel to the nearest town took days rather than hours. If you were travelling from Denver to Glenwood Springs by stage, you would have travelled over Loveland or Argentine Pass to cross the Continental Divide then up the Ten. Mile Canyon, over Fremont Pass to Leadville, then over Tennessee Pass to Redcliff and down the Eagle and Colorado rivers to Glenwood Springs. Avery long, arduous trip indeed. A good short cut in the summer time, was a high pass called Shrine for its view of Mount of the Holy Cross. The present day Shrine pass road starts above this rest stop. Railroads between towns made stage lines unnecessary in many places and high, difficult to maintain roads, like Shrine Pass, were left to nature. (Illustrated with an old photo of a stage traversing a mountain road; map of the area; W.H. Jackson photo of Mt. of the Holy Cross. ) In the early 1920's a movement started to build a "Holy Cross Trail". A highway to take people from Denver to Redcliff and Mount of the Holy Cross. Renovation was started and completed on the first pass of the trail, Loveland pass, but delayed on the second, Shrine pass. Promoters of the Holy Cross trail were disappointed entirely when in the 1930's the new US :Highway 6 was taken across a lower, unnamed pass to the north of Shrine pass. This new highway dropped down off the Gore Range into an untouched valley, the present site of Vail. Naming of the new pass was no problem - Vail - for the strong willed director of the State Highway Department, Charley Vail. (Illustrated with photos of Charley Vail and construction of Highway 6; copy .of promotional article from 1922.) Interstate 70 was built in the 1970's following the route of Highway 6 r across the central Colorado Rockies. Environmental, engineering and visual concerns influenced construction such that the final design and engineering has received national acclaim. You may encounter highway construction or maintenance on your trip over Vail Pass. Slick shales in the sedimentary rock formations directly below the interstate move when wet, requiring constant maintenance by the State Highway Department to unsure safe, pleasant travels. (Illustrated by photos of I-70 constru<tion; article clippings on environmental work; final photo of cars cruising.) r 3 Present day Vail Pass and the I-']0 corridor have many opportunities for adventure and sightseeing. Y.ook at the wall panels to see what modern day Colorado has to offer. TRAi7FY.ER ° S P~SSAG~ This is two fold - National Forest and Private. The two should compliment each other by the National Forest information telling outdoor opportunities and the Private telling of accommodations, shopping and restaurants. The two may overlap, but each should seek to tell of what they do best. Overall Goals: 1. Display opportunities for the traveler so the visitor stays longer or makes a return trip. 2. Tell the visitor where ire information can be obtained, thereby increasing their options for enjoying the region. 3. Increase awareness and cooperation between private enterprise, local, state and federal governments by sharing in a project where all benefit. National.Forest Riessa~e Theme: What is there for the traveler on the National Forest? Fanphasis will be on outdoor activities, scenic beauty, rest and relaxation. Goals: 1: Increase awareness of the Forest lands and what is available. An example of this is to redistribute use by showing Front Range travelers options they may not have considered. 2. Develop an understanding of where to get information on forest opportunities. 3. Help accomplish Forest Service management goals by providing a highly visible outlet for public announcements and displays. These management goals include public safety and wise use of natural resources. National Forest Displays: There are four displays - a map of the region, a display of "what you can do to help your National Forest", a Forest Service photo self-explanation, and a changing display. r r, 4 Regional Map The central item in the Forest display will be a large map of the region covering Eagle to Silver Plume and Kremmling to Leadville. This map will be styled after National Park Service brochure maps, which includes a great deal of information but is considerably simplified. Approximate scale is 3/4 inch = 1 mile. This map will include: - "You are here" - International symbols where appropriate - Highways, 2wd roads, 4wd roads - Towns - Ski areas -Nordic and Alpine - Elevation of key points - Prominent peaks and elevations - Range names - Rivers, streams and lakes (mayor features labeled) - Boundaries - Wilderness areas, Forest Service (district as well as Forest), Bureau of Land Management and State (all generalized) - Ranger Stations. Area Offices (one in Kremmling) - Campgrounds (labeled) - Bike Paths - Information Centers - Trails and their names, perhaps special designation for Colorado Trail and Tenth Mountain Association trails - Passes and elevations - Mark scenic byways (like Rand McNally) To the side of this map and referenced to it, will be addresses and phone numbers for each. district and area office. Under each will be a .. .a ist of recreation facilities admir-istered by that office, with the international symbols required to describe each facility and Wilderness Area. For campgrounds, the number of sites and whether it is a reservation campground is included also. This list is standard for National Forest Maps and should be obtainable from the Regional Office. It will be indicated that information on ski areas, resorts, etc. can be obtained on other display. Districts and Resource Areas covered by this region include: Dillon Ranger District Holy Cross Ranger District Aspen Ranger District Sopris Ranger District Glenwood Resource Area Leadville Ranger District-Pike/San Isabel South Park Ranger District-Pike/San Isabel Kremmling Ranger District-Routt/Arap. Eagle Ranger District Kremmling Resource Area 5 Changing Display In this same area, there will be a changing display behind Lexan. This can be a display of "While you're in the Vail Pass area" or special messages. Backcountry ethics will be covered at the actual trail head. Forest Service Photo Displav This display is a photo montage of Forest Service responsibilities. The display would consist of a Forest Service shield in the center (7 in. dia.). and six groups of photos (varying sizes), each group of a different resource. Photos will be of: 1.) Elk/Deer/FS wildlife person with DOW person/Bird banding 2.) Developed campground/backpacker/Hiker/Skier/Fisherman/Hunter 3.) Riparian area/running water 4.) Logging truck/logger/firewood cutter/tree marker 5.) Cows/test plot 6.) Geologist holding specimens/mines/tailings 7.) Fires burning/crews putting out/series of photos of after fire "What you can do for your National Forest" Displace The idea here is to talk to the primary user of the rest stop - motorists. Use common sense subjects illustrated with photos. Photos show: 1.) Dispose of trash properly - photo of motorist dumping trash in can. 2.) Take care with fire - photo of campfire in developed campground. 3.) Take care of yourself - altitude sickness, giar.33a (this might need text). 4.) Contact Forest Service for local information - photo of folks talking to FS. 5.) Don't feed animals - photo of people dust enjoying squirrels or photo of feeding with red slash. 6.) Volunteerism - photo of people working on trails. Vail Pass Explanation Small display on Vail Pass site, giving photo or map, recent history (when built, who designed, etc.), weather, and geology. .. 6 Private Message Theme: Where can Y eat, sleep, drink and shop? Emphasis is on , accommodations, good food, access to golf, horses, tennis, and shopping (weak points in traveler's perceptions of Colorado according to Longwood study). Goals: 1. Bring visitor to i;heir business. 2. Provide a means of increasing people awareness of what region has to offer in resort; activities and culture. Private Display(s): Color photo display of businesses and opportunities. Ring down circuits to Vail and SLmmit Chamber of Commerce (equivalents thereof) or other means of commLUiicating with a central information center. Small brochure racks for advertising businesses (contributors7) v fir..,, ~:_:ti:y ~~ , r ~x° ~.~ t`1~~. .,~. _ ' ~_ 6 ~~~'~ AUG 2 2 A Western Colorado coalition of counties, communities, industries ~c individuals 303/242-3264 845 Granafl ~ P ®. fl3ox 550 Gra~u~ ~faa~a~eioea, Coflorasio 8Y502-0550 August 21, 1989 Mayor and Town Council Town of Vail 75 South Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: I am writing to give you a report on CLUB 20's activities so far this year, in an effort to keep you updated on our efforts on your behalf. We have prepared the enclosed report which details some of these activities. And as we've said, we remain anxious to get involved in any area where you think the support of the entire Western Slope could be helpful to your own efforts. Please let me know whenever we can help. As you begin your budget process for 1990, we also want to encourage you to keep in mind the importance of your membership in Club 20. Our efforts depend upon the membership of our cities, towns and counties more than ever. Most of our large corporations have reduced or abandoned their memberships during the last few years. The result is that our budget is based almost entirely on small businesses, individuals and local govern- ments. I am convinced that this makes us stronger, since no organization's dues are terribly expensive, and our base is much broader than before. But it also means every member is extremely important to us. We have a much louder voice together than any of us have individually, so please keep your membership in mind during consideration of your next budget. In the meantime, I hope you'll keep in touch on matters of mutual interest. Many, many thanks! ~incerel~ ~ ~ ~ ~° ~ 7 ~- ~~ ~ asper Welch eg E. Walcher 1990 Chairman of the Board President 1990 Membership Dues $400 sp b Enclosure REC't3 AUG 2 2 X89 CL'u B 2 0 Mid-Year Report to Member Cities, Towns and Counties CLUB 20 is in the midst of one of its busiest years. The economy of the Western Slope has begun to improve at a rapid rate, which has generated much activity. The issues which require a Western Slope response, and thus the demands on CLUB 20, are many. The economic recovery is still far from universal and far from complete, but it has begun in earnest and CLUB 20 has been there to respond to the many problems associated with such growth. For purposes of this report, activities are broken down into broad categories. I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - When the Governor closed his Office of Economic Development on the Western Slope in response to budget cuts, the reaction was swift and negative throughout our region. Concern was high that what little access our smaller communities had to the technical resources and funds at the state level had been lost. CLUB 20 responded immediately, strongly urging the Governor to rethink this position and provide this access to us full-time. CLUB 20 continued to express these concerns, not on the front pages, but in private meetings where our thoughts could be heard productively. As a result, the Governor announced a partnership deal to re-open the office within a month. The salary is paid by the Labor Department, the travel by the Economic Development Commission, and CLUB 20 is providing office space, equipment and technical services. In addition -- and perhaps most importantly -- CLUB 20 established a Western Slope Advisory Committee for the new person to report to, which will keep him in touch with each of the communities where help is most needed. The panel includes professional economic developers, local elected officials, and private business representatives. A copy of the press release making that announcement is attached. II. TOURISM PROMOTION - During most of the 35-year history of CLUB 20, it was the only organization engaged in major tourism promotion for such a large area. Since the creation of the State Tourism Board's travel regions, though, our problem is different. Today, there are a number of organizations (2 travel regions, 3 regional COGS, CLUB 20, many chambers of commerce, etc) doing the same thing. We have just created a broad-based Tourism Committee to determine how we can stop duplication of efforts and get much more result from the same dollars. For example, many of our brochures look alike, while-there is little funding for circle-tour promotion or historic site promotion. Perhaps a better understanding of the different roles would free up funding for such projects. This is CLUB 20's top priority in tourism. III. HIGHWAYS - Many of our members are deeply disappointed in the State°s failure to come up with sufficient funding for major road improvements this year. Our roadways are deteriorating at an alarming rate, and there is barely enough r funding to patch and resurface the worst problems. However, we have several highways badly overused, in need of shoulders and additional lanes and there isn't enough money. Our newly re-organized CLUB 20 Transportation Committee held a highly publicized meeting in Glenwood July 19 and met with legislators thought to be a `'problem" on the issue, and strategized about our unified approach to this problem. It is vital that we convince legislators bf the importance of this issue. CLUB 20 will remain as a member of the Transportation Roundtable and other efforts working along these lines for the benefit of all our counties. IV. PUBLIC LANDS - Most of the concerns of our member cities and counties regarding public lands center upon the access issue, and on water. The morning session of CLUB 20's annual Fall Convention is focused on water issues. In the aftermath of the Two Forks controversy, many water experts question the feasibility of ANY water project in the next few years; unless we can get together and figure a way to make certain that Colorado water decisions are made by Coloradans. Two pending wilderness bills still divide our two U.S. Senators, and many concerns relating to water rights hang in the balance. CLUB 20 is initiating a series of public hearings to focus attention on the wide variety of public opinion on the Western Slope with respect to this issue. We believe there is a good opportunity for us, at the grass roots level, to facilitate a solution to this problem. and get a bill passed we're all comfortable with. CLUB 20 will be in the forefront of that effort over the next few weeks. V. FILM PROMOTION - CLUB 20 has become more and more involved in the promotion of the Western Slope as a location for filming of features, commercials, and other similar productions. Utilizing our contacts with the Colorado Film Commission, we have initiated a number of projects (all of which are still in the works) and have become a major contact point for producers wishing more information on various locations. In several cases we have quickly responded to requests for still photographs depicting locations, and in others, we have put producers in touch with local organizations better able to handle specific needs. CLUB 20 will continue to strongly promote such location filming as a good way to bring funds into the area without major expenses. VI. RECOGNITION - We have been involved in several events hosted or co-hosted to recognize individuals who have contributed to the well being of the people of Western Colorado. In the day-to-day routine of busy activities, it is common that we forget to take time out to say thanks to people who have worked hard, and CLUB 20 hopes to remedy this situation by hosting such events more often, and in the process building a cohesiveness among our members which can be helpful in many other areas. Events in which CLUB 20 has participated already include receptions honoring Ival Goslin's many years of work on Western water projects, introducing the new U.S. :Forest Service Supervisor "Grif" Grefenius to the Montrose community, and a dinner honoring Dr. Leroy Goodwin's 31 years of service to the students of Port :Lewis College. Several others are planned. VII. OVERALL APPROACH - Generally, CLUB 20 is engaged in a major program to revitalize the reputation of the Western Slope as a place on the cutting edge of exciting changes, and steeped in traditions and values dating back centuries. Projects are in the works to provide instantaneous communication among our members, to collect a major library of Western Slope success stories, to highlight some of the new businesses in our area, and in other ways to create a more e active and visible organization. In this way, we can help get around the various rivalries among our members and present a far more unified front to the rest of the world. After all, working together is the very foundation of CLUB 20, and it is as necessary today as ever. \\ UAIL BEAVER CREEK ,>9mei'rc~l~ircare suanau. ~~~~ ~~t1~ c~rler~c~~~• ~ The Vail Valley Foundation will be hosting two prestigious Ski Racing Events this winter season: t81ViERICA'S IEI~ICORE O ~ECENIBER 1- 3,1989 ~~ r a/, VAIL6 RE1l'E 't.RE AMERICAN SKI CIt1SSIC IBRI~YFST' PRESENTED BY Sd.J®L~~tB.9,~ Vail's annual World Cup Event featuring the top international women ski racers competing in Super-G and Giant Slalom. OQO ~NIERICAN SKI ~1.LASSIC O LARCH 6 -11,1990 PRESENTED BY ~®1.',A/E~ Includes the Ford Cup, the Rolex Legends of Skiing Giant Slalom, and the return of the Rolex Legends of Skiing Downhill. REr~ AUG 2 2 ~~9 AUG 1 G 1~5~9 NA~URA~. ENERGY RESOURCES CONIPANV P. O. Box 561 o Palmer lake, Colorado 80133 ~ (719) 481-2003 FAX (719) 481-4013 August 15, 1989 Governor Roy Romer State Capitol Building Denver, CO. 80203 Arapahoe County Commissioners 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, CO. 80116-0001 Aurora City Councilmembers 1470 South Havana Street Aurora, CO. 80013 Gunnison City Councilmembers P.O. Box 239 Gunnison, CO. 81230 Dear Fellow Conservationists: Denver Water Board 1600 W. 12th Avenue Denver, CO. 80254 Metro Denver Water Providers 7901 E. Belleview, Suite 270 Englewood, CO. 80111 Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Gunnison, CO. 81230 Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation 18th & C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20240 An assured water supply for Metro Denver's growth is Colorado's most pressing water conservation issue. The overlooked Gunnison Basin is by far Colorado's largest untapped renewable water source. The Gunnison's off-river, Union Park site is Colorado's only reservoir location that is large and high enough to economically satisfy Metro Denver's future requirements, while also providing needed multi-year drought protection for the environments of both slopes. Union Park's dependable dry year supply can provide a 47% increase in the efficiency of Denver's existing reservoirs by diverting only 10% of Colorado's entitled water that is currently going unused to the down-river states. Union Park's river augmentation in dry periods will also improve water quality and quantity for Nebraska and the entire Colorado River System. As indicated by the enclosed Bureau of Reclamation line item in the President's FY 1990 Budget, the federal government is willing to assist with the engineering and environmental studies to develop the vast potential of the Upper Gunnison Basin. The above key conservationists can make Western water history with a unified local/state/federal effort to develop the Gunnison for the long-term environmental and economic benefit of a grateful state and nation. Sincerely, i~~. Allen D. (Dave) Miller, Conservationist ADM/bm Encl: BOR FY 90 Budget Item cc: President Bush, Colorado Legislators & Congressional Delegates, Colorado Water conservation Board, Colorado river Water Conservation District, Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, Marshall Kaplan. .Y'~ i ~'~J JQ V 4 ~f_ -'~ .. `F.~ 1 ~" ..,~,, - ~ _ 7 A ~Jilited States D~~~artnlerlt o~ the ~ntorior "~~ ~ . ,y nu2zl;nu or R~ci,nrrn7~toN ~?~p UPPIiR COLORADO RLGIONAL OfPICL P.O. IIOX 115GR SALT' LAKL C[TY, UTAH 84147 IN REPLY REPI:R TO: UC-700 /luG ~! i~~J Mr, Dale Raitt 11577 Weat Arizona Avenue Lakewood CO 80226 Subjects Upper Gunnison - Uncompahgre Basin Project Study information (information Public Relation) Dear Mr, Raitts As you discussed with Rick Gold of my staff on August 2y enclosed is a copy of the general description paragraphs for the Upper Gunnison-Uncompahgre Basin Project Study as copied from the fiscal year 1990 budget justification documents, We hope this information is helpful in your role as a coclsultanC to Natural Energy Resources Company, Enclosure ccs Uli Kappas Executive Director Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority 1580 Logan Street9 Suite 620 Denver CO 80203 (w/o encl) -- S HEDULE OF GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM Region ~ Project ~ State ~ ~ _Uauer Colorado ~ Unner Gunnison-Un-om a~gre Basin Project I Colorado Ynitiation ~ Completion ~ Percentage Cost Sharing ~ Type of Study ~ ~ FY 1989 I FX 199 I 60 I Protect InveRtigation -- ~nmar~ d Financi^1 Da Reclamation: Non-Federal:' Other Federal: Total to Estimated September 30 Total 1988 $ 920,000 1,380,000 $ -- Program FY ]989 $ 120,000 180,000 Estimate FY 1990 $ 200,000 300,000 Balance To Complete $ 600,000 900,000 Total $ 2,300,000 $ -- $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,500,000 The Upper Gunnison-Uncompahgre Basin Project is located in central and west-central Colorado in the Gunnison and Arkansas River Basins. The purpose of investigations is to determine the moat efficient use of Gunnison River Basin waters for its citizens and the citizens of the State of Colorado. The Gunnison River Basin has significant and valuable water resources with substantial storage held in trust by Reclamation in the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit reservoirs. A combining of east slope consumptive needs with the west slope environmental and recreational needs provides a unique opportunity for the State to distribute capital to achieve balanced economic development among historically competing interests. This investigation is being proposed by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District, and the Colorado River Water Conservation District. Because Reclamation facilities play major water management roles within the basin, Reclamation would likely prepare the Planning Report/Environmental Impact Statement. 64 a 551 Broadway Eagle, Colorado 81631 (303) 328 7311 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING DAY MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1989 9:00 A.M. PENDING LITIGATION Kevin Lindahl, Acting County Attorney 9:30 WORK SESSION - WEEKLY UPDATE James R. Fritze, County Manager 10:00 - 10:15 ~~~BREAK~~~ 10:15 FINAL SETTLEMENT: PITKIN IRON CORPORATION Ken Heller, Supervisor, Road and Bridge Requested Action: Approve final settlement for gravel hauling and gravel. 10:30 VACATION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY COUNTY ROAD S-3A Kevin Lindahl, Acting County Attorney Requested Action: Adopt the vacation of public right-of-way. 10:45 AIRPORT UPDATE Dan Reynolds, Director of Transportation 11:00 BILL PAYING Linda Pankuch, Accounting 11:15 RESOLUTION WAIVING ANNEXATION IMPACT REPORT FOR THE TOWN OF GYPSUM Kevin Lindahl, Acting County Attorney Requested Action: Approve waiver resolution. EASEMENT FOR HOLY CROSS ELECTRIC P-SSOCIATION Kevin Lindahl, Acting County Attorney Requested Action: Deeding of easement for electric line at Airport. Board of County Commissioners Assessor Clerk and Recorder Sheriff Treasurer P.O. Box 850 P.O. Box 449 P.O. Box 537 P.O. Box 359 P.O. Box 479 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eaqle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 RECD AUG 1 8 198 12:00 - 1:30 P,M. ***LUNCH*** 1:30 SU-7117-89-F-ASPEN MOUNTAIN VIEW JerE~my McMahan, Planner, Community Development Requested Action: Final Plat approval for 24 lots in the Aspen Mountain View Subdivision. PD-?.07-89-F3-BLUE LAKE, FILING 3 Jim Curnutte, Planner, Community Development Requested Action: Final Plat approval for Blue Lake, Filing III, creating four lots within the Community Center ZonE~ District. PLAT' SIGNING Sid Fox, Acting Director, Community Development Requested Action: Sigri Plats. RESOLUTION SIGNING Sid Fox, Acting Director, Community Development Requested Action: sign Resolutions. 2:30 WORT: SESSION WITH COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY DEPT. RE: Highway Projects. Bob Moston, Colorado State Highway Department. 3:00 - 3:15 ***BREAK*** 3:15 WORK SESSION RE: AVON GRADE SEPARATION PROGRESS REPORT Larry Metternick, County Engineer Topic of Discussion: The purpose in to update the County Manager and the Board of County Commissioners on the results of t:he August 3, task force meeting in Avon. 3:30 - 4:30 WORT: SESSION WITH CABELL CHILDRESS ARCHITECTS THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. THE BOARD WHILE IN SESSION MAY CONSIDER OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE BROUGHT BEFORE IT. 551 Broadway Eagle, Colorado 81631 (303) 328 7311 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BOARD OF EAGLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PLANNING DAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1989 RECD 1 81989 r:rr~~r~xrr~r~r~~~r~r~r~r~r~~rrr~x~r~r~r~rxr~r~~xr~r~r~r*~~r~r~~x~~x~rxrxr~r~r~~r~r~a~r~r~rxrrr~r~rvrr~~~~r~~r~~rxr~r~xrrc 9:00 A.M, PD-152-89-A9-PILGRIMI DOWNS Jeremy McMahan, Planner, Community Development ZC-234-89-CROWRI RANCH/GLASSIER Jeremy McMahan, Planner, Community Development SU-282-89-S-CROWN RANCH/GLASSIER Jeremy McMahan, Planner, Community Development PD-100-89-A-THE ST. JAMES CLUB Jim Curnutte, Planner, Community Development Board of County Commissioners Assessor Clerk and Recorder Sheriff Treasurer P.O. Box 850 P.O. Box 449 T.O. Box:537 P.O. Box 359 P.O. Box 479 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 .Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 Eagle, Colorado 81631 ~lorael®~~®egy ®4 C~~iifie®P Pa~blic e~ ~ngae~~s RECD AUG 2 1 f989 THE COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS presents THE 1989 GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE September 11, 1989 Attend this year's Governmental Conference, September 11, at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center, Denver, and learn just what you need to know about the following hot topics: ® GASB ISSUESo CURRENT STANDARDS AND FUTURE TRENDS: We are fortunate to have Paul E. Glick, Financial Management Associate, Government Training Division, University of Georgia~Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA, joining us to discuss GAAFR, risk management, pension, entity (including joint ventures), measurement focus, capital reporting, and your questions on these topics. ® CHANGES IN COLORADO STATUTES AFFECTING BANKING AND INVESTMENTS: Hear from Linda Martin, Assistant City Manager, City of Englewood, Englewood, CO, who will highlight the recent legislative changes enacted in Colorado, including the new relationship between local governments and their banks, as required by legislation enacted this year; collateralizing versus insuring public funds; consolidation of the legal investment laws; and what constitute securities. ® CHANGES IN GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING STANDARDS: Join Douglas P. Sauter, Technical Manager, Auditing Standards Division, AICPA, New York, NY, who will contrast the Yellow Book requirements with GAAS, specifically SAS 63 on compliance auditing. o SURVIVIATG ARBITRAGEo THE NE~O1 IRS REGULATIONS: The implications for local governments who fail to comply with the TRA '86 requirements in this area are substantial. Join Norwood J. Jackson, Jr., Deputy State Auditor, Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, VA, who will discuss what audit procedures the auditor must perform to ensure compliance. e ISSUES FROM THE COLORADO STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE: We are bringing back Holly Ee Bostick, Director of Local Government Audit, Colorado State Auditor's Office, Denver, CO, to fill you in on problem areas the State Auditor has identified, reporting requirements, and issues you raise during the question and answer period. Our thanks go to this year's planning committee> conference chair Linda Greenly, Clifton, Gunderson & Co.; David Agee, City of Ft. Collins; Holly Bostick, Colorado State Auditor's Office; Raymond Derr, Anderson-Rasmussen-Derr, P.C.; and Kimberly Higgins, Bondi & Co. The conference will be presented at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 Tufts Ave., Denver, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. The program convenes at 9:00 a.m. The conference fee of $120 for Colorado Society of CPAs members and $150 for non- Colorado Society of CPAs members includes course materials and lunch. The program is recommended for eight hours of CPE credit. We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and bring along a sweater or jacket. 7720 E. Bellevlew Ade., Bldg. 46E, Englewood, Colorado 80999, 303/773-2877 To register, complete and return the form below, along with your check, to the Colorado Society office. COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1989 GOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 NAME(S) FIRM ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE ZIP AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ I AM A CSCPA MEMBER. _ I AM NOT A CSCPA MEMBER. FEE: $120 FEE: $150 MAIL T0: COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 7720 E. Belleview Ave., #468, Englewood, CO 80111 303-773-2877 or 1-800-523-9082 (In-state WATS) LS9I8 Q9 `TreA pn18 a6e~uo,-~ ~oS Sl TTeA ~o ~7T~ Ttouno~ ~~r~ 509 'ON ,LI W2I3d O~ '2IdAN3Q QIt~d aodisoa 's'n J2I O .LI3021 d-I~ION I i i08 O~ `Poomal9uq fl9b '~Plfl `'and n+aTnallag ~s~g OZLL slue3unoaad aTlgnd Pa9?~aD 30 ,ClaTaos opeioioD 1989 Governmental Conference features GLICK ON GASB and mores . .